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ARCO4104: Archaeological Research Themes

2023 unit information

This unit explores the history and development of archaeological theory in order to understand the development of archaeological research themes. Students will learn how to apply and understand theoretical frameworks in the context of their own research.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Archaeology

Code ARCO4104
Academic unit Archaeology
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

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

  • LO1. During this course, students' research develops from theory, to original research questions, to projects, to the design of research methodology. Theoretical perspectives in archaeological research, their historical background and issues of contextual and ehtical relevalnce will be considered. The course will support students in developing independent research skills.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Remote

Modes of attendance (MoA)

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