Critical Studies in World Prehistory (ARCA3100)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
School
Social Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
1 Lecture hour
2 Contact hours
Prerequisite
ARCA1000 and at least #4 units of archaeology courses
Assessment methods
Three essays
Course enquiries
Dr Alison Crowther
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
ARCA3100 critically evaluates key debates in world prehistory based on 200 years of archaeological research, including current understandings of human evolution and dispersals, the origins of agriculture and sedentism, the development of complex societies and urban states as well as ancient sustainability and past reactions to extreme climate change. Students explore these issues via critical readings and discussion with experts in the field through a series of case studies drawing on recent archaeological and interdisciplinary studies from around the world.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |