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Overview

In this subject, students journey through 65,000 years of Indigenous settlement in Australia. We will investigate a series of major themes, including the first settlement of different parts of the continent; interactions with and adaptations to varied and changing environments; technological choices; and patterns of economy and land use. A … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Subject coordinator

Keir Strickland

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

AQF level

Level 8 - Graduate Diploma

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Communicate effectively within in a team environment while analysing various archaeological data sets.
2.
Apply knowledge of the cultural values, awareness and ethical sensitivities towards Indigenous Australians and their archaeological materials across the continent. Appreciate and be sensitive to cross-cultural protocols and language and be able to deal with unfamiliar situations.
3.
Evaluate differences between types of Aboriginal archaeological materials and analyse the variability within and between them.
4.
Analyse and evaluate temporal and spatial changes in cultural material from a variety of site types.
5.
Analyse and evaluate archaeological materials including faunal remains and stone artefacts.

Learning activities

Poster assignment, discussion and debate in role play, workshop analysis, multiple choice questions and laboratory exercises.