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AR1001 - The World of Archaeology
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2022 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4 |
Administered by: |
College of Arts, Society & Education |
What is archaeology? And what, exactly, do archaeologists do? During the first lectures
of this subject we introduce you to the tools and techniques of the practical archaeologist.
We then move on to consider the biggest question in archaeology (and related disciplines)
- As a species, how did we get to be what we are today? We begin by investigating
our evolutionary origins in tropical Africa and explanations of how our ancestors
then colonised the world while at the same time developing physically and intellectually
into us. Using case studies from different regions of the world, we investigate past
lifestyles and adaptations. Further key questions include: Why did some human societies
take up farming? Why did some human societies go on to develop the early urban societies
from which our modern (human) world has emerged?
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate a working knowledge of what archaeology is about and how it relates to
other fields of study;
- be able to discuss theories and models of human evolution at a rudimentary level;
- demonstrate a basic understanding of key points regarding the developmehnt of the
human species to date (biologically and culturally);
- demonstrate a useful knowledge of the importance of tropical Australia, Asia and the
Pacific in understanding the human past.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination - In class - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (40%) - Individual
- Practical skills demonstration, class/online participation & quizzes - (20%) - Group & Individual.
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 24-Mar-2022 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Nigel Chang. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 18 hours practicals
- 13 hours online content
- assessment and self-directed study
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
|
Census Date 24-Mar-2022 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Nigel Chang. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 18 hours practicals
- 13 hours online content
- assessment and self-directed study
|
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Study Period 1,
External
|
Census Date 24-Mar-2022 |
Coord/Lect: |
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: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.