| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Assignment 1 |
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25%
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1500 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Research exercise |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-6
GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Assignment 2 |
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25%
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| Assessment Notes |
| Practical demonstrations |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-6
GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Assignment 3 |
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25%
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1500 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Field notebook |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-6
GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Assignment 4 |
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25%
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4500 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Field excavation report |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-6
GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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Work independently and as part of a team to plan, design and execute a program of research, including taking into account regulatory, funding, and administrative constraints
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Increase understanding of the concepts and application of methods used in collecting, analysing and interpreting archaeological data
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Understand and apply archaeological fieldwork techniques including identification, surveying, mapping, recording, excavation and sampling
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Observe and describe different classes of primary archaeological data and record their characteristics
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Discover and recognise the significance of material remains and landscapes in accordance with the principles embodied in the Burra Charter, relevant legislation, and the ethical codes of Australian and international archaeological associations.
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Communicate effectively with different audiences and stakeholders using written, oral, and visual presentations, including the ability to prepare plain English reports for non-specialists.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
| 1 |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of advanced concepts and skills underpinning the archaeology discipline and applying these skills in different contexts will be taught through lectures and tutorials. It will be assessed in all four assessments.
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Communication Skills
Students will be taught communication skills through written and oral feedback on the assignment 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 practice their communication skills through completing the assessment tasks (written through essays).
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Global Perspectives
Students will be taught how archaeology is practiced everywhere in the world, and is part of understanding global heritages.
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Information Literacy
Students will be taught, and directed, to relevant archaeological literature 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 the literature.
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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 conceptualise archaeological problems and formulate a range of solutions to both research and presentation. Collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving (practice).
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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 assignment questions and discussions in tutorials or online postings.
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| 8 |
Team Work
Students will practice working collaboratively and network effectively to solve problems on the discussion board (Blackboard) taking initiative and leading others in this environment. They will also negotiate and assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others on the discussion board and in their own essays.
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