| Online Class: Introduction to Australian Archaeology Part 1 | 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. Completing Introductory Australian Archaeology Part 1 is a prerequisite to Part 2.
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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.
Introduction to Australian Archaeology Part 1 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.
This course offers 1.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this
online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and
CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.
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Course Lessons Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Class Participation
- Certificate of Merit
- Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
- 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!
Certificates awarded by the instructor will vary and are based upon student merit.
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