AUS5130

Material culture: theory and practice

Peter Spearritt

8 or 12 points
* One 2-hour seminar per week
* First semester
* Clayton

Objectives On successful completion of this subject students should demonstrate an understanding of theories of material culture research and of the role of material culture as historical and cultural evidence. Students should also show an awareness of the importance of the detail of everyday life in the study of culture and society. Students taking this subject at twelve points will be required to demonstrate an ability to critically evaluate seminal publications in this area.

Synopsis As for AUS4130.

Assessment (8 points) Class paper (1500 words): 25%
* Field project (1500 words): 25%
* Research essay (4000 words): 50%
Assessment (12 points) Class paper (2000 words): 25%
* Field project (2000 words): 25%
* Research essay (5000 words): 50%

Prescribed texts

As for AUS5130