GSC2806

Koorie archaeology

(ART)

Isabel Ellender

8 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Gippsland, distance + Prerequisites: GSC1801 or permission; Diploma of Koorie studies students, passes in 75% of the first-year subjects.

Synopsis: Aims, theories and techniques of archaeology. Biological and cultural evolution of traditional Aboriginal ways of life. Archaeological and ethnohistorical accounts of the hunting and gathering way of life. Legislation, ethics, politics and social issues currently pertaining to archaeology in Australia. Rock art and bio-archaeology.

Assessment: Assignment one (500-800 words): 15% + Mini research project (2500 words): 30% + Journal: 55%