The course provides an introduction to independent research in archaeology and to the preparation of a research thesis. Coursework will be framed around the enrolled students' individual honours projects, and course meetings will include a mix of formal instruction and group-based discussion. Readings will include papers and books on archaeological and research methodology, academic readings relevant to individual honours projects and scholarly theses.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon Successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyse and interpret complex texts relevant to their research;
- Present logical, structured and supported arguments;
- Communicate effectively with peers and colleagues about sophisticated archaeological concepts in seminar and presentation contexts;
- Design, develop and carry out initial research for an honours thesis project.
Indicative Assessment
Annotated bibliography (20%) - LO: 1, 4 ca. 1000 words
30 minute Presentation (15%) with 2 page summary ca. 750 words (15%) concerning background to and methodology for honours thesis - LO: 1, 2, 3, 4
3-4000 word Literature Review chapter for honours thesis (40%) - LO: 1, 2, 4
Participation in seminar discussion (10%) - LO: 3
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials and tutorial-like activities; and
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading, and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Connah, G. 2010. Writing about archaeology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Assumed Knowledge
Completion of a cognate majorSpecialisations
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $3000 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $4560 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3324 | 25 Feb 2019 | 04 Mar 2019 | 31 Mar 2019 | 31 May 2019 | In Person | View |