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ARCO3404: Archaeology in the Field

2024 unit information

This unit provides in-field archaeological experience. The course consists of a combination of classroom tuition, hands-on activities, and/or practical skills development. Activities can include museum or site visits, survey and excavation, and material culture analysis. The content and nature of the experience will be based in departmental research areas. Fieldwork opportunities can be based in Australia or overseas.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Archaeology

Code ARCO3404
Academic unit Archaeology
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Archaeology or 6 credit points at 2000 level in Archaeology and 6 credit points at 2000 level in Ancient History or Ancient Greek or Latin or History or Anthropology or Education or Geoscience
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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Basic understanding of archaeological methods and materials.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate a clear understanding of the methodologies employed by archaeologists
  • LO2. develop an ability to understand and interpret sites and artefacts in terms of social life in the past and present
  • LO3. apply theoretical knowledge to practical contexts
  • LO4. demonstrate a sophisticated ability to access, organise, and communicate knowledge in written English
  • LO5. work effectively as part of a team, and to collaborate with the local community.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Intensive July 2024
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive October 2024
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Intensive July 2020
Field experience Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive July 2021
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive July 2022
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive February 2023
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive July 2023
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Modes of attendance (MoA)

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Important enrolment information

Departmental permission requirements

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