| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Online Quizzes 1-8 |
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20%
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| Assessment Notes |
| 8 weekly online quizzes: total weight 20% |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-6
GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| Project 1 |
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25%
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1000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Project structure exercise. |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-6
GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| Project 2 |
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55%
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2500 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Word project. |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-6
GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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identify the diverse sources of evidence used by archaeologists (including excavated, documentary and oral history, representational, observational, artefactual, environmental and other scientific evidence);
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describe the basic concepts which underpin the subject (such as stratigraphy and stratigraphic context, temporality and landscape);
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explain how archaeological histories are constructed and change from time to time in light of new concepts, theories, methods and discoveries;
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describe the range of approaches to analysis of archaeological materials (such as archaeological uses of assemblage, culture and style; approaches to typology, taxonomy and ancient technology);
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use and apply appropriate scholarly, theoretical and scientific principles and concepts to archaeological problems;
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describe the ethical and legal frameworks for research and professional practice in archaeology.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the archaeology discipline will be taught through lectures and tutorials. It will be assessed in all three assessments.
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Communication Skills
Students will be taught communication skills through written and oral feedback on the essay and participation component of the course. Students studying on-campus will learn valuable communication skills through participation in tutorials (this will include debates and small group work). Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practise their communication skills through completing the assessment tasks (written through essays).
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Global Perspectives
The essence of this unit is its global perspective. To complete it even moderately successfully, you will see inevitably that the development of civilization can only be understood when studied in a regional and global context. Civilization is an achievement of humanity, and cannot be attributed to the genius of particular peoples. Rather, it is the result of a set of processes that begin in some circumstances, but not in others.
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Information Literacy
Students will be taught, and directed, to relevant archaeological sources and how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed (through the essay) on their ability to identify relevant literature, and on their ability to critically analyse.
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Life-Long Learning
Through completing the assessments, students will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write and discuss social issues. These skills can be transferred to any discipline, and will be useful in any research positions. These attributes will be assessed in all of the assessments (written skills; analytical skills). In addition, students who attend tutorials will be provided with the skills to debate contentious topics and develop their understanding of a topic through group activities.
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| 6 |
Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to deconstruct the assignment questions and to integrate theory and literature into their answer. Students will need to work out how to address the questions and where the most appropriate material is to answer the questions.
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| 7 |
Social Responsibility
Students will be taught about their professional responsibilities as a researcher to provide balanced and accurate research. In addition, students will be taught that they have a social responsibility to question and challenge some 'facts'. This will be assessed and taught through their responses to the essay, exam questions and discussions in tutorials or online postings.
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| 8 |
Team Work
Students will practice their teamwork skills through participating in tutorials, or online discussion postings. They will be required to discuss the weekly topics with their fellow students in a thoughtful and respectful manner (practise).
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