| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Assignment 1 |
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15%
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3000 |
| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-6
GA: 1-7 |
| Online Quiz 1 |
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35%
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-6
GA: 1-7 |
| Online Quiz 2 |
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25%
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-6
GA: 1-7 |
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| Final Examination |
2 hrs
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25%
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-6
GA: 1-7 |
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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 written and online 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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| 3 |
Global Perspectives
The essence of this unit is its South East Asian and Pacific perspective. Students who complete it even moderately successfully, will see inevitably that the development of civilization can only be understood when studied in a regional and global context. Students will be assessed through a combination of practical exercises and theoretical discussions.
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| 4 |
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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| 5 |
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.
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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 assignment 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 (practice).
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