James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2002

AR4101:24

Archaeology Honours

Townsville

HECS Band 1

60 hours seminars, independent research project. Full year.

Available to level 4 Honours students.

Staff: Dr P Veth.

The subject examines advanced archaeological theory and method. It includes a program of specialised reading and study, as well as supervised research work on an approved archaeological topic.

Learning Objectives:

  1. become conversant with advanced archaeological theory and method;
  2. become conversant with archaeology’s links with other sciences, social sciences and humanities;
  3. design and carry out a research project;
  4. complete and write-up the research project as a thesis;
  5. learn to work independently as an archaeologist.

Assessment by written assignments (40%); an honours thesis (60%).