James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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AR4006 - Archaeological and Heritage Theory
| Credit points: | 06 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
Available only to students enrolled in the BA(Hons), BSc(Hons), BSocSc(Hons).
Subject Description
- This subject surveys theoretical frameworks within the discipline of archaeology. A key aim is to guide students towards the development of theoretical perspectives for their research projects. Students are required to undertake intensive reading and discussion of literature in the discipline.
Learning Outcomes
- acquire the skills required to engage in research associated with higher degree research projects
- cultivate a critical understanding of key debates in areas of research theory and/or methodology
- demonstrate the students knowledge of the discipline
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > Presentations - (50%)
- Non-Invigilated > Essays - (50%)
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Face to face teaching: | (1 WEEK INTENSIVE WORKSHOP - Dates to be advised) |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Nigel Chang DR Anna Willis |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Nigel Chang |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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