ARCH8803 Indigenous Australian Archaeology Field School

Fees will be charged to cover such things as transport, accommodation and food depending on the location of the field school. Students may wish to consult with the topic co-ordinator about this prior to enrolment in the topic.

This topic builds upon students' existing knowledge of recording Indigenous sites, places and landscapes, including aspects of site survey, mapping, significance assessment, conservation issues and photography, and in some years may include an excavation component.

The topic will be run in co-operation with Indigenous representatives from the host community. Indigenous participation will ensure that students are exposed to Indigenous methodologies as well as conventional Western approaches. Seminars will be presented during the field school exploring Indigenous culture, heritage management and archaeology.

This topic aims to:

• Develop advanced recording, excavation and analysis skills associated with the practice of Indigenous archaeology in Australia
• Further develop students' knowledge of ethical practice in Indigenous archaeology
• Advance students' familiarity with theoretical issues relating to Indigenous culture and heritage

1. Accurately and appropriately record Indigenous artefacts, sites, places and landscapes at an advanced level
2. Undertake research with Indigenous communities in an ethical and culturally appropriate manner
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the diverse techniques and methods used by archaeologists and Indigenous people in recording Indigenous artefacts, sites, places and landscapes
4. Record and document the fieldwork process to an acceptable professional standard