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This unit explores how archaeologists use rock art to gain information about the human past. It examines how archaeologists define, record and date rock art, as well as evaluate theoretical frameworks for understanding rock art. The unit also considers the role of ethnography and Indigenous perspectives in understanding the significance of rock art and how they contribute to the archaeological investigation of rock art. Other topics to be discussed include critically examining various analytical approaches and debates involving rock art.
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Score: 5.407256 Details | Listing | Web page
Historical archaeology in Australia is a relatively new discipline providing new knowledge of the recent past with implications for heritage resource management. This unit introduces students to the setting of historical archaeology in Australia. The topics include considering the history of the discipline, key sites and topics, and how archaeologists analyse and interpret artefacts and sites. Students demonstrate their applied understanding of these topics through a tutorial presentation, essay and examination.
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Score: 5.407256 Details | Listing | Web page
This unit examines regional developments in later Australian indigenous archaeology, looking at certain topics region by region throughout the continent. Overriding themes are diversification; adaptations to changing and differing environments and impacts on those environments; and demographic questions such as the timing and location of population rise and fall. Evidence is examined for various economic patterns, stressing marine, littoral or terrestrial resources—small and large game, tubers, seeds and fruits. Patterns of occupation, land use and inter-group contact, ritual (e.g. disposal of the dead) and art, and the way in which they throw light on social factors, are discussed.
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This unit provides intensive training in archaeological field work. Students carry out detailed recording of primary data by participation in an archaeological excavation and survey. Students who successfully complete the unit demonstrate proficiency at archaeological sites with the correct use of the appropriate equipment and are able to apply basic techniques such as describing sediments and artefacts. Students learn to use standard recording forms, recognise and excavate stratified deposits, take samples for radiocarbon dating, use camera equipment and prepare for image recording, use survey equipment for site and topographical mapping, and prepare for and create section drawings. Students are independently assessed on their proficiency with fundamental skills in archaeological field recording through their field notes and by field exercises for mapping and sampling techniques submitted after the field school. During field work students develop skills working in teams.
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In this unit students learn how archaeologists carry out laboratory analyses with specific attention to Australian contexts. Through reading, lectures, laboratory sessions and practical exercises students learn fundamental skills in post-excavation analyses and demonstrate proficiency within the laboratory by learning the correct use of appropriate equipment and procedures. Students demonstrate their applied understanding of these topics through participation in classes, written presentation of the results of class laboratory exercises and an examination. They are expected to explain and debate weekly topics in the laboratory session. The topics include archaeological laboratory and research procedures, scientific dating, analysis of stratigraphy, rock art, archaeological sediments, plant and animal remains, stone artefacts and historical artefacts.
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In this unit students are introduced to the archaeological evidence for the colonisation, occupation and (in some cases) abandonment of the islands and island-groups of the Pacific Ocean and its adjacent seas, including Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Key topics are Pleistocene Melanesia, Lapita origins and dispersals, evidence for human impact on island environments, archaeological evidence for social developments across Oceania and the results of European colonisations.
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Score: 5.407256 Details | Listing | Web page
Score: 5.407256 Details | Listing | Web page
This unit is an introduction to archaeology in the public sphere. The two main themes are (1) the presentation of archaeology to the public and the public's perception of archaeology; and (2) archaeology as heritage including the reasons for protecting archaeological remains, the mechanisms for doing this within the existing legislative framework and the problems that arise in the execution of this work. Topics include the ownership of archaeological heritage, repatriation, archaeology and identity, presenting archaeology, determining archaeological significance, and the relationship between archaeology and government, consultants, developers and the community.
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This unit provides an introduction to the sub-discipline of historical archaeology. Students learn about the fundamental techniques historical archaeologists employ, the different data and the history of the field through key studies. The main geographical regions considered are North America, Europe and Australasia; however, the focus of the unit is global. Students are assessed by how effectively they review key concepts and literature by constructing sound arguments in an essay and an examination, and by how they express their ideas coherently and logically in an oral presentation. Students are expected to explain and debate weekly topics in tutorial group discussions.
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Score: 5.407256 Details | Listing | Web page
Score: 5.407256 Details | Listing | Web page
Score: 5.407256 Details | Listing | Web page
Score: 5.407256 Details | Listing | Web page
This unit introduces students to the nature and properties of the ocean, as it is the medium in which much of the study of maritime archaeology is conducted. In addition, issues relating to in situ conservation and methods of monitoring and sampling sites are taught. This is achieved through lectures, applied reading of key literature, demonstration of techniques and group discussion. Students demonstrate their applied understanding of these topics through participation in tutorials, museum-based practical exercises and an examination.
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This unit introduces students to the historical background of maritime archaeology and its theoretical basis through lectures, reading of key literature and group discussion of selected case studies. Students demonstrate their applied understanding of these topics through a tutorial presentation, essay and an examination.
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This unit introduces students to the kinds of artefacts encountered in maritime archaeology, in particular, the construction and components of ships and their methods of propulsion. The management of these artefacts including the associated museology are discussed. Students demonstrate their applied understanding of these topics through tutorial discussion, an essay and an examination.
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This unit introduces students to current field techniques used by maritime archaeologists. These include remote sensing, underwater and terrestrial surveying, excavation techniques, GIS, computer applications, underwater and terrestrial photography, photogrammetry, ROV, underwater search techniques, boat and diving logistics. Students demonstrate their applied understanding of these topics through an essay, practical sessions, tutorials and an examination.
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In this unit students learn approaches to the analysis of artefacts from maritime archaeology sites and interpret the past human behaviour associated with the sites. These skills are taught through critical analysis of case studies in lectures and group discussions. Students demonstrate their applied understanding of these topics through a tutorial presentation, essay and an examination.
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Score: 5.407256 Details | Listing | Web page
In this unit students conduct a series of supervised practical operations involving surveying maritime archaeological sites. This involves the construction of a GIS including side-scan sonar mosaic, magnetic survey data, historical plans, photographic imagery including aerial and chart images, and information from databases. In addition, students examine wreck inspection reports and reporting processes under the various legislative frameworks.
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