Discovering Archaeology (ARCA1000)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2021
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Social Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
Flexible: online lecture and timetabled tutorials; External: no class timetable, tutorials are independent study only
Incompatible
ID123
Assessment methods
Essay; Paper
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Work Integrated Learning
Work Simulations
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Introduces students to contemporary archaeology and its role both in understanding the human past and managing the world's cultural heritage, now the key global area for employment in archaeology. Drawing on global case studies, and incorporating problem-solving tutorials, ARCA1000 is a wide ranging introduction to the concepts, principles and ethics of archaeology, covering topics from how we find archaeological sites, to the evolution and dispersal of modern humans, the origins of art and religion and the evidence for globalisation in the ancient world, among others. The course provides a general introduction to the discipline or a gateway for future study and entry to the profession.
