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ARCO3404: Archaeology in the Field
2025 unit information
This unit provides in-field archaeological experience. The course consists of a combination of classroom tuition, hands-on activities, and/or practical skills development. Activities can include museum or site visits, survey and excavation, and material culture analysis. The content and nature of the experience will be based in departmental research areas. Fieldwork opportunities can be based in Australia or overseas.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| 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 credit points at 2000 level in Archaeology and 6 credit points at 2000 level in Ancient History or Ancient Greek or Latin or History or Anthropology or Education or Geoscience |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Basic understanding of archaeological methods and materials. |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a clear understanding of the methodologies employed by archaeologists
- LO2. develop an ability to understand and interpret sites and artefacts in terms of social life in the past and present
- LO3. apply theoretical knowledge to practical contexts
- LO4. demonstrate a sophisticated ability to access, organise, and communicate knowledge in written English
- LO5. work effectively as part of a team, and to collaborate with the local community.
Unit availability
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Intensive June - July 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Intensive September - October 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive June - July 2025
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Intensive October 2025
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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