ARCHAEOLOGY OF ABORIGINAL VICTORIA
ARC5AAV
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject reviews the archaeological evidence of thousands of years of Indigenous occupation in south-eastern Australia, with particular reference to Victoria. The archaeological evidence from different regions is set within the environmental context, while historical and ethnographic evidence provide additional sources for understanding Aboriginal society and economy at the time of European settlement. Conflicting explanations for past changes that stress environmental, social, technological or demographic factors are examined in the light of available archaeological evidence. The role of Indigenous communities in shaping archaeological and heritage management practice is a significant component of the subject.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnita Smith
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesMedium length (2,000-word) essay with a bibliography, workshop assignments based on handling artefacts and ecofacts, on-line quizzes, lectures, readings and discussions
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in AMPA or AGPA or ACA or AMCPD
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Between the Murray and the Sea: Aboriginal Archaeology in southeastern Australia
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrereading
AuthorFrankel, D.
Year2017
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PublisherUniversity of sydney Press
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Deep time Dreaming. Uncovering Ancient Australia.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrereading
AuthorGriffiths, B.
Year2018
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PublisherBlack Inc.
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Victorian Aboriginal Life and Customs
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrereading
AuthorFrankel, D. and J. Major
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PublisherLatrobe University ebook
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Winter semester, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnita Smith
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 28 - 28
Five 7.00 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 28
Five 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1000 word book review-Prepare a book review of monograph on Aus archaeology. Assignment assesses their familiarity with trajectory of Aboriginal occupation of Aus, archaeological evidence used to demonstrate it & way author is able to construct an argument that shapes presentation of info | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO5, SILO6 |
One 3000-word essay-Students prepare essay that considers nature & future of Aborignl archaeolgy in our region. Assignmnt assesses students' knowledge of Victorian archaeologicl record, their understanding of how it has been created & their awareness of its significance in modern society | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6 |
One 1500-word practical assignment-Students prepare a report based on the analysis of artefacts catalogued in class. Assignment assesses their ability to synthesise & present data & to use it to interpret some aspect of archaeological past | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6 |
City Campus, 2021, Winter semester, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnita Smith
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 28 - 28
Five 7.00 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 28
Five 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1000 word book review-Prepare a book review of monograph on Aus archaeology. Assignment assesses their familiarity with trajectory of Aboriginal occupation of Aus, archaeological evidence used to demonstrate it & way author is able to construct an argument that shapes presentation of info | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO5, SILO6 |
One 3000-word essay-Students prepare essay that considers nature & future of Aborignl archaeolgy in our region. Assignmnt assesses students' knowledge of Victorian archaeologicl record, their understanding of how it has been created & their awareness of its significance in modern society | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6 |
One 1500-word practical assignment-Students prepare a report based on the analysis of artefacts catalogued in class. Assignment assesses their ability to synthesise & present data & to use it to interpret some aspect of archaeological past | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6 |