Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Kenneth Sheedy
Contact via ken.sheedy@mq.edu.au
W6A 517
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Permission of Executive Dean of Faculty
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
(Egypt). Students complete six weeks of full-time participation in an excavation in Egypt during the excavation season (usually November to January), visit other nearby archaeological sites and present a research essay on a topic related to the excavation. Numbers in this option are strictly limited and prospective students must consult Professor Kanawati, Associate Professor Ockinga or Dr Tristant prior to enrolment.
(Mediterranean). Students participate in a Mediterranean archaeological project. Before enrolment students must consult with the unit coordinator Dr Ken Sheedy and complete a form outlining the proposed project. (Ancient Israel). Students participate in the Lautenschläger Azekah Expedition run annually by Tel Aviv University in July-August. Information on the site and excavation can be found at http://archaeology.tau.ac.il/azekah/. Before enrolment students must consult with the unit coordinator to organise registration and discuss assessment tasks. The co-ordinator and contact person is Dr Stephen Llewelyn. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Participation in excavation | 40% | 25th April |
Journal | 20% | 15th May |
Presentation | 10% | TBA |
Research Essay | 30% | 1st June |
Due: 25th April
Weighting: 40%
Students are required to participate in the excavation for the full period they have nominated on enrolling (a period which must be approved by the director of the excavation). They are required to undertake all of the duties which have been allocated to them by the director or supervising staff during the excavation.
Due: 15th May
Weighting: 20%
Students are required to maintain a journal which documents their participation in the activities of the excavation. This journal should record their day to day work, together with (where appropriate) a brief evaluation of their tasks. It might also include any other information or thoughts that the student believes relevant to their excavation experience. The journal should contain no more than 800 words per day. It may be submitted as a book or in electronic form.
Due: TBA
Weighting: 10%
A seminar day will be arranged for all participants to give a 10 minute paper, followed by a 5 minute question time (or the speaker may speak for 15 minutes without questions). Each student is ask to present a brief account of their site and then to outline the work which they undertook. Where numerous students have worked at the same site the MQ staff member who has supervised their participation will help coordinate these presentations.
Due: 1st June
Weighting: 30%
Students on completion of the fieldwork are required to write a 2500 word (not including footnotes) report on an aspect of their excavation that is deemed of archaeological interest or significance. The topic is to be discussed and agreed with the MQ supervising staff member of the excavation.
Recommended Reading
Depending on the area of excavation, the student may be required to obtain a copy of a standard archaeological textbook. As an introduction the student might consult J. Balme and A. Paterson (eds), Archaeological Practice: A Student Guide to Archaeological Analyses (ISBN: 978-0-470-65716-4) 2013, Wiley-Blackwell. Please contact the MQ supervisor of your chosen excavation.
Assignment Submission
Assessment 2 (Journal) may be submitted electronically or in hard copy. Electronic copies must be submitted via iLearn. Hard copies must be delivered to the relevant MQ excavation supervisor (please make an appointment).
Assessment 3 (Presentation). The date and place of the presentation will be provided by your MQ excavation supervisor. Students would normally offer a Powerpoint presentation.
Assessment 4 (Research Essay) must be submitted electronically via iLearn.
Assignment Extensions
Extensions for assignments can only be granted for medical reasons or on compassionate grounds. Without documentation (medical or counselling certificates) or prior staff approval, a penalty of 2% a day, including weekends, will be applied. If required, applications for extensions should be made before the assignment's due date.
NB You should always keep a copy of completed tasks in case of loss.
SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF UNIT
Students must attend the excavation of their choice for the full period of their participation. This period of time will be determined in consultation with your MQ excavation supervisor at the time of enrollment. Failure to complete the full period of participation may result in disqualification from the unit unless there are satisfactory medical or compassionate grounds.
Students must achieve an overall mark of 50% or above to complete the unit satisfactorily.
The unit schedule will vary between archaeological sites attended but will in all relevant respects follow the assessment tasks:
1. Prior to attendance at excavation - participation at meetings convened by the MQ excavation director or supervisor.
2. Participation in the excavation
3. On return from excavation
a. Within 4 weeks - submission of journal
b. Within 4 weeks of return - group presentation
c. Within 10 weeks of return - research essay
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS UNIT
Prerequisites.
Enrolment in AHIS 347 is only possible with the Dean's waiver. This is given by the unit Convenor A/P Kenneth Sheedy. You must first apply to the relevant MQ excavation supervisor for a position on your chosen excavation. Once your supervisor has approved your application, you should apply to Kenneth Sheedy for the Dean's waiver via ask.mq.edu.au.
Risk Assessment
Attention to the university policies on Health and Safety is vital. No approvals for enrolment in this unit will be possible unless the relevant forms are properly and fully completed. You must consult with your MQ excavation supervisor on this matter.
Explanation and forms: Please visit this website:
http://staff.mq.edu.au/human_resources/health_and_safety/health_safety_information_for_students/
Fieldwork Forms (Three Forms): http://staff.mq.edu.au/human_resources/health_and_safety/policies-procedures-guidelines_forms/
Smart Traveller.
Please note, the MQ Travel Guidelines stipulate:
“If you wish to travel to any destination nominated as a Medium to High risk or above (as defined by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)), you are only permitted to do so after having obtained the Vice-Chancellor’s permission.”
All students undertaking fieldwork must register, before leaving, with:
http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/
Insurance
For details of the University's Insurance Policies:
http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/insurable_risk/guideline.html
Students are covered by MQ insurance while on the excavation (including travelling to and from the excavation). You need to take out your own travel insurance if you plan to undertake private travel within the trip. If, for example, you plan to arrive in your destination country a few days before the excavation starts, and visit museums and sites, or leave the excavation during the session (eg on the weekend) to travel privately to another location, you must have private travel insurance. Please consult with your MQ excavation supervisor on this matter.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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Excavation
You must consult with your MQ excavation supervisor regarding the tasks you will be doing on excavation and the technology involved in your work.
Technology and Resources at MQ
The unit has an iLearn page which can be accessed at http://ilearn.mq.edu.au/. PC and Internet access are therefore required. Basic computer skills (e.g. internet browsing) and skills in word processing are also a requirement. Please consult your MQ excavation supervisor regarding any particular technology and resources relevant to your studies.
In 2014 semester I it has not been possible to undertake excavation in Egypt. We have added a new excavation at Bribir in Croatia which will be directed by MQ staff member Dr Victor Ghica. The tutor for this excavation will be Dr Danijel Dzino. The 2014 Bribir excavation season will last from April 5 to 25.
The assessment tasks for 2014 semester I have been altered. A greater emphasis has been placed on participation in the excavation and the successful completion of the various allotted fieldwork tasks. In addition, students have now been asked to present a journal as part of their assessment. This reflects a desire to assess the performance of the student in the field.
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28/02/2014 | The Description was updated. |