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ARCO2108: Archaeology of Australia's First Peoples
2025 unit information
This unit focuses on the central questions asked in Australian archaeology. We prioritise topics such as community-based archaeology, decolonisation and how the past informs contemporary issues, providing requisite knowledge for working in the archaeological sector in Australia. Following the stratigraphic sequence of an archaeological excavation, this subject moves from the present through British invasion and into the deep past to reveal the layers of extraordinary capacity, diversity and complexity of Australia's First Peoples.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Archaeology |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Archaeology or (6 credit points at 1000 level in Archaeology and 6 credit points at 1000 level in Anthropology, Geography, Ancient History or Geoscience) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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ARCA2605 or ARCO2001 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. LO1: Gain an understanding of the diversity of Australia’s archaeological record, and its relevance to a variety of contemporary issues, from climate change to decolonisation.
- LO2. LO2: Develop capability to understand and analyse archaeological data, and to interpret these data as evidence for past lives.
- LO3. LO3: Apply complex and critical thinking to understand the relationships between people, environment, materials, and society.
- LO4. LO4: Develop capability as independent learners and researchers, demonstrating the ability to communicate complex ideas in a sophisticated manner.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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