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Seminar in Archaeological Science (ERTH90063)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2025
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This subject will examine current cutting-edge research and theoretical frameworks essential for archaeological science studies. The cultural focus will be on Indigenous and Australian archaeology, as well as input from related studies from world archaeological science. Key geoscience areas to be discussed (but are not limited to) dating and chronometry methods, compositional analysis, analytical approaches, provenance, isotopic analysis, experimental archaeology, and will be driven by the students. Students will organise, lead, and participate in discussions of relevant material such as journal articles, and the subject may also include guest lecturers from the School, University and beyond. Students will also prepare an oral presentation on a current topic in archaeological science.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Analyse current issues in archaeological science.
- Apply scientific principles to evaluate evidence.
- Critique and discuss key concepts in archaeological science.
- Apply archaeological science with an ethical understanding of cultural heritage and working with communities.
- Evaluate, communicate and clearly justify a critical thinking in archaeological science in written and oral formats.
Generic skills
- ability to exercise critical judgement;
- rigorous and independent thinking;
- adopting a problem-solving approach to new or unfamiliar tasks;
- ability to prepare quality written reports and give succinct oral presentations.
Last updated: 8 November 2024