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AN2114 - Australia through Time and Place
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2022 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4 |
Administered by: |
College of Arts, Society & Education |
This subject concerns the history, practice and findings of anthropological and archaeological
research on Australia. Following a critical overview of the evidence of human colonisation
and settlement of Australia and its cultural and linguistic diversity, the subject
provides an integrated exploration of a number of key areas of research in anthropology
and archaeology, including cosmology, ritual, ecology, economy and technology, trade
and exchange, politics and governance, colonial encounters, material culture, art
and performance, heritage, land rights and native title. Approved and endorsed by
Rosita Henry
Learning Outcomes
- review, synthesize and present anthropological and archaeological research on Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander social, economic and cultural life through time and place;
- demonstrate critical insights into the complexity and diversity of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander social and cultural life in Australia at the threshold of colonisation;
- analyse the contribution and relevance of anthropological and archaeological research
for understanding contemporary social, economic and political issues facing Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Australians today;
- assess the value of an interdisciplinary approach to a number of key areas of anthropological
and archaeological research on Australia.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (45%) - Individual
- Participation > Class participation - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (35%) - Individual.
Prerequisites: |
12 CREDIT POINTS (FOUR SUBJECTS) OF LEVEL 1 STUDY AT TERTIARY LEVEL |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 25-Aug-2022 |
Coord/Lect: |
Professor Rosita Henry. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 18 hours workshops
- 13 hours online content
- assessment and self-directed study
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Study Period 2,
External
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Census Date 25-Aug-2022 |
Coordinator: |
Professor Rosita Henry |
Lecturer:
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Dr Nigel Chang. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 18 hours - Online Activities
- 13 hours online content
- assessment and self-directed study
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Method of Delivery: |
Face to face |
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Note:
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and in case
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