AR1001 - The World of Archaeology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
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This two-part subject provides, firstly, an introduction to the history and conduct of archaeological research and, secondly, an overview of the development of human societies. The topics covered include: the evolution of humans in Africa and elsewhere; early human societies in Europe; explorations of gatherer-hunter, farming and urban societies in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
Learning Outcomes
- acquire a basic understanding of archaeological concepts and approaches;
- acquire a basic understanding of primate and human evolution;
- acquire a basic understanding of world archaeology and the importance of Australia and the Pacific in global models of human cultural development;
- acquire a basic understanding of archaeology's varied fields and interdisciplinary links.
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| Census Date 31-Mar-2005 | |
| Coord/Lect: | aajbc. |
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| Assessment: | (50%); (35%); (15%). |
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| Census Date 31-Mar-2005 | |
| Coordinator: | Shelley Greer |
| Lecturer: | ccdw. |
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| Assessment: | (50%); (35%); (15%). |
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