ATS3544 · Practical archaeology in the field

Overview

The unit provides you with a thorough grounding in archaeological field techniques. Field techniques include pre-fieldwork preparations and critical analysis of different approaches by archaeologists to find, record and excavate sites. Practical experience and tuition in each of these areas will be gained through 2 days of classes based at Clayton Campus plus 2.5 weeks of fieldwork in Victoria. On completion of the subject you will have first-hand appreciation of what it takes to excavate archaeological sites at a professional standard.

Areas of study: Archaeology and ancient history Indigenous cultures and histories

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Appreciate the broad range of conceptual and practical skills required to find, record and excavate archaeological sites;
2. Develop skills in community partnership research projects;
3. Develop skills to critically evaluate archaeological evidence and assemble multidisciplinary research teams.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement. + Additional requirements + Field trip

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.