ARCA3601 - Research in Australasian Archaeology

Semester 2, 2011  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Roland J Fletcher
Phone: +61 2 9351 7813
Email: roland.fletcher@sydney.edu.au

Description

An advanced seminar for students who wish to develop their research, analytical, writing and presentation skills by investigating a key area of contemporary archaeological research. Specific topics will vary from year to year with primary emphasis on Australasian archaeology (Asia, Australia, and the Pacific) placed in global perspective and/or current issues in archaeological theory, method and practice relevant to staff research projects (e.g. history and philosophy of archaeology, spatial analysis, digital methods, public archaeology and heritage studies, historical archaeology, archaeozoology, archaeologies of colonialism).

Assessments

one 4000 word research report (60%), one 1500 word seminar paper (30%), one seminar presentation (equivalent to 500 words) (10%)

Classes

one 2 hour seminar per week

Prerequisites

Credit average in 24 senior credit point of Archaeology

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