AR4001:24
Archaeology Honours
| Townsville | HECS Band 1 |
65 hours seminars; independent research project. Full year.
Staff: Dr S Greer.
This subject provides students with an opportunity both to deepen their understandings of theoretical issues and research methodologies in archaeology and to broaden their familiarity with the social sciences. Admission is available on a full-time or part-time basis to students who have satisfied the requirements of the school regarding the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree. The curriculum comprises an archaeology seminar (weekly during Semester 1); a multi-disciplinary seminar (fortnightly during Semesters 1 and 2); the supervised writing of a 12,000 word thesis on a specific research project.
Learning Objectives:
- become familiar with advanced theory and methods in archaeology;
- design and undertake a research project;
- develop the writing and presentation skills required to complete a thesis;
- understand the ethical, disciplinary and practical implications of archaeological research;
- identify and discuss current trends, issues and debates in archaeology.
Assessment by seminar presentations and written assignments (50%); thesis (50%).