Historical Archaeology in Australia
UndergraduateLTU-ARC3HAA2024
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Historical Archaeology in Australia
About this subject
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of how material culture, including landscapes, archaeological sites and artefacts, provides evidence of the development of culture and society in Australia since 1788.
- Identify theoretical approaches and research questions appropriate to the archaeological evidence from a local site and apply this in designing and carrying out research to address those questions.
- Locate and interpret archival evidence relevant to understanding Australian colonial sites.
- Communicate and work effectively, ethically, and respectfully with colleagues during group discussions and activities.
- Understand role and responsibilities of professional heritage practitioners and community groups, and demonstrate familiarity with relevant local, national and international legislation.
- Material Evidence and the Recent Past
- Archaeology since 1788
- Social Archaeology
- Communicating Archaeology to the Public
- Managing non-Aboriginal Archaeological Sites
- Recording non-Aboriginal Archaeological Sites
- Using Documentary Sources to Write Histories
This subject provides an overview of the archaeological record of Australia from the 18th century to the present day. You will learn how material culture provides new perspectives on the recent past. Over the course of the semester you will learn about the continuity of the archaeological record of Aboriginal people and explore aspects of rural, urban, industrial, and maritime archaeology across Australia with an emphasis on the archaeology of Victoria. You will hear from some of the leading archaeologists in the field and learn about how non-Aboriginal archaeology is managed in Victoria. Through weekly self-paced units you will develop first-hand experience with researching and recording Australian historical-archaeological sites. This is a level 3 subject. This subject includes live sessions with the expectation of student attendance and participation.
- Four on-line site card assignments (1200-word equivalent) (40%)
- One 1,800-word project presenting the results of a Victorian archaeological investigation to the public. (40%)
- Abstracts of weekly readings (1,500-word equivalent). The abstracts are completed weekly and form the basis for group discussion during the live seminars. (20%)
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Entry requirements
Others
Prerequisites: Students must have completed 180 credit points.
Past La Trobe University students who have previously completed ARC4004 (Historical Archaeology In Australia) are ineligible to enrol in this subject.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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What to study next?
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateLAT-BUS-DEG
UndergraduateLAT-ART-DEG
Bachelor of Information Technology
UndergraduateLAT-TEC-DEG
Bachelor of Psychological Science
UndergraduateLAT-PYS-DEG
UndergraduateLAT-HSC-DEG
UndergraduateLAT-CYS-DEG
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