Online Course: Introduction to Australian Archaeology Part 1
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Online Class: Introduction to Australian Archaeology

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Ever wondered when and how Indigenous Australians colonized Australia? This introductory archaeology course touches on everything from anthropolgy, bioeography, stone tools, artifacts, colonization and more...
Enroll today! This is a self-paced, online course. You have 6 months to finish. An instructor will monitor your progress and assess your body of work at course completion.
Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription
Basic Course (no certificate)   =   $35.00
Course with Online Certificate*   =   $60.00
Introduction to Australian Archaeology is designed for anyone interested in Australian archaeology, or archaeology in general. Part 1 starts at the beginning, outlining various branches of archaeology, and discusses how archaeology fits into the scheme of anthropology. A lesson on plate tectonics provides an overview of continental drift, with technical details on tectonics, and how this relates to the biogeographical distribution of flora and fauna. Leaving this global perspective, we examine Pleistocene ice ages, falling sea levels and theories on hominid dispersal. This course introduces you to the controversy surrounding Australian colonization dates, along with various models for colonization. Students taking this course look at stone artifacts, raw materials, procurement and regional styles.

How were these stone artifacts made and what was their function? Be prepared to become involved, discuss, email and read many articles. Participants are encouraged to use electronic resources as a source of information and many links are provided to broaden their knowledge base. Archaeology is a dynamic field, with growing interdisciplinary interaction and this course endeavors to introduce participants into the exciting world of archaeological investigation.

Instructor Stephen Ewings was born and raised in the Great Victoria Desert of Western Australia, growing up within an Aboriginal community (pitjantjarra language). He has also worked in archaeology and paleo-ecotourism in outback Australia.

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Course Description

In this introductory course Part 1, we consider what archaeology is, and how it fits into the scheme of anthropology. Learn something of early Australian anthropologists and how archaeology developed in Australia. Consider the formative processes of the earth, and look at how plate tectonics effected biogeography. You will gain knowledge about various theories of Hominid dispersal, like Out of Africa and Multi-regionalism. Discover facts about the Ice Age and fluctuating Pleistocene sea levels. Find out when and how Australia was first colonized, was it 40,000 or 60,000 years ago? Archaeology is a multidisciplinary science, and this course exposes you to archaeology papers, with the benefit of discussion through the forum or interaction with the instructor. This course is designed for anyone interested in Australian archaeology, or archaeology in general.

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: 1. Introduction

What is archaeology? Early Australian anthropology. Australian archaeologists in profile.

Lesson 2: 2. Plate Tectonics and Australian Biogeography

An introduction to one aspect of palaeontology, looking at biogeography and setting the background for Australia's colonisation.

Lesson 3: 3. Ice Ages, Sea Levels and Hominid Dispersal

Pleistocene Ice Age, sea levels and radiation patterns of early Homo species.

Lesson 4: 4. Theory of Australian Colonisation

How and when did the first people arrive in Australia?

Lesson 5: 5. Stone Artefact Procurement and Manufacture

Raw material type, sources and manufacturing technique.

Optional Certificates Awarded

  1. Certificate of Class Participation
  2. Certificate of Merit
  3. Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
  4. Certificate of Academic Excellence

Three certificates will be made available: 1.A Certificate of Participation Awarded to students completing all coursework, and posting three thought provoking forum postings. 2.A Certificate of Merit Awarded to students completing all coursework, posting three thought provoking forum postings, and displaying a keen interest in the course. 3.A Certificate of Outstanding Achievement Awarded to students who achieve grades of 85% and above, completion of all coursework, five thought provoking forum postings and displaying a keen interest in the course 4. Certificate of Academic Excellence - Issued by Instructor at his discretion!

In addition to the standard Certificate of Course Completion, Merit Awards may be issued by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student achievement. Merit awards also incur an additional $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official Merit Awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).
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Course Title : Introduction to Australian Archaeology Part 1
CEU Value :

1.0 (Continuing Education Units)

Course Number : 6371
Course Type : General Education
Course URL :

http://ausarch100.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Reviewed & Approved on January 24, 2003
Instructor :

Stephen Ewings

Syllabus :

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Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Requirements : View Technical Requirements
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $35

   

with CEUs & Certificate: $60

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This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.

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