Archaeology of Indigenous Australia (6 points)
(ARTS)
Leader: Dr Ian McNiven
Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: The overarching aims are to provide students with a broad understanding of how archaeologists have constructed a long-term picture of Australia's Indigenous past. On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to: 1. Appreciate the broad range of techniques used by archaeologists to infer behaviour from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural sites and material culture. 2. Develop advanced skills in critically evaluating major debates and contentious theoretical issues in Australian Indigenous archaeology. 3. Understand key cultural changes over the past 50,000 years of Australian's Indigenous past. 4. Appreciate the diversity of Indigenous Australians who in different parts of the continent developed different cultures and lifeways. 5. Appreciate debates concerning the origins of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders from an archaeological perspective.
Assessment: Oral tutorial presentation: 10% + Essay (3500 words): 60% + Exam (1 hr, 1000 words): 20% + Tutorial attendance & participation: 10%
Contact Hours: 3 hours (2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week
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