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ARCO3002: Australian Forager Economies
2020 unit information
For most of human history, hunting and gathering was the dominant economic strategy employed. This unit explores the archaeological evidence for hunter-gatherer activity, from early hominins in Africa to recent populations, placing the significance of Australian prehistory within a global context.
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 2000 level in Archaeology or 6 Junior credit points of ARCA and (ANHS1600 or ANHS1601 or ANTH1001 or ARTH1001 or HSTY1089) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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ARCA2640 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate expertise in the archaeological study of hunter-gatherer economies globally, with particular knowledge of the diversity and complexity of Australian forager economies
- LO2. Demonstrate the ability to independently construct and comprehend research designs addressing aspects of and issues relating to hunter-gatherer economies
- LO3. Function as independent learners and researchers, presenting and facilitating discussion amongst classmates on chosen issues
- LO4. Read and critically evaluate relevant scholarship to produce a sophisticated essay
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