Suspension and/or Discontinuation Details
ARCH302 is not available for new enrolments effective 2025. Contact askUOW for further information.
Subject description
This subject introduces the archaeology of the Australasian region. It traces the history of human occupation in areas of Australia and its immediate neighbours through a range of key archaeological questions, such as the timing and nature of human arrival, megafauna extinctions, technology and economy, and explanations for cultural change. … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
ARCH101 - Archaeology of Australasia: Discovering Downunder
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Discuss the consultation process required to gain permission from private, government and indigenous stakeholders to investigate, assess and report on Aboriginal cultural heritage
2.
Appraise the different knowledge systems and the impact of archaeological interpretation on modern perception of people and region
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of general research methods and reflect on the challenges in Australasian archaeology
4.
Demonstrate knowledge of the history of human occupation of Australasia from an archaeological perspective
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Develop general academic reading and writing research skills, including the ability to conduct library-based research, summarise scholarly material, and critically evaluate evidence and arguments
6.
Communicate academic oral and visual presentation skills, including presenting research outcomes as plain English language reports in digital and printed form
Assessment details
Test of Pleistocene concepts, methods and technologies
Stakeholder identification, engagement and site report
Literature Review
Test of Holocene concepts, methods and technologies
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
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Contact details
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