Year
2019
Units
9
Contact
1 x 1-hour supervised study fortnightly
Prerequisites
^ = may be enrolled concurrently
^ = may be enrolled concurrently
^ ARCH7010A - Honours Thesis (9 of 22.5 units)
Assumed knowledge
Undergraduate Degree in Archaeology, or Degree with a major in Archaeology
Topic description
This topic is an in depth independent study into any facet of archaeology, either applied or theoretical. The topic contributes to a thesis of 22,500 words to be written under the supervision of a member of staff in the Department of Archaeology. The thesis should give evidence of the student's abilities in collecting and evaluating information, constructing, testing or defending an argument or thesis, and critically examining the available literature in their chosen area of enquiry. The area of study must be developed in consultation with the supervisor.
Educational aims
The aims of this topic are to:
- allow students to undertake an in-depth research project into one area of archaeological theory or practice
- allow students to generate particular skills/knowledge relating to an area of archaeological theory or practice
- improve students' research skills and their ability to critically evaluate literature
- improve students' ability to construct, test and defend an argument
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will be able to:
- undertake independent research
- critically assess literature relating to archaeological theory and practice
- construct, test and defend an argument
- understand theoretical, practical and/or political approaches to archaeology at an advanced level
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2019 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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