Archaeology of the Pacific Islands (ARCA2025)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Social Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
3 Contact hours
Recommended prerequisite
AY228, ARCA1000, (ARCA1001 or ARCS2030 or ARCA2030)
Assessment methods
Map Quiz, Mid semester examination, Essay and Final Exam
Course enquiries
Prof Marshall Weisler
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
This course introduces students to the prehistory and archaeology of the three culture areas of Oceania beginning with Melanesia in the fare west, Micronesia in the northern Pacific and Polynesia which makes up the eastern half of this region. It examines central themes in the region including: the timing, routes and strategies of colonization; subsistence practices, technological issues; and the evolution and transformation of these societies.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |