This course will be occasionally scheduled to offer one-off opportunities to study under visiting experts, or to showcase a new teaching area. Information on the particular topic offered under this course will be outlined in the ‘Other Information’ section, including topic title, the topic convenor, and an indication of workload and indicative assessment. Classes in this course may cover emerging issues and provide an opportunity for students to learn about events, places, peoples and forms of knowledge in Asia and the Pacific, ranging from the local to the global. Topics may focus on particular societies and states, localities, or trans-regional issues. Many of the topics will build on the concepts and methodological tools presented in discipline courses, and give an in-depth understanding of how they are applied, and critiqued, in specific contexts.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. demonstrate understanding of major issues and concepts associated with the Asia-Pacific region or a subregion of Asia and the Pacific;
2. evaluate and apply these concepts;
3. critically evaluate approaches to the study of Asia and the Pacific;
4. demonstrate effective communication skills.

Field Trips

• 1 whole day trip to Yankee Hat rock art site in Namadgi National Park
• half day excursion to the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.

NB: A video recording will be made of the day trip to the Yankee Hat site for any students with an Education Access Plan (EAP) that indicates that they are unable to participate in the trip. 

Required Resources

Pdfs of scholarly articles for each day’s sessions will be posted on Wattle in advance.

Recommended Resources

David, B. and I. McNiven (eds) 2018. The Oxford Handbook of the Archaeology and Anthropology of Rock Art. Oxford University Press, USA [available online via ANU Library]

McDonald, J. and P. Veth (eds) 2012. A Companion to Rock Art. Wiley Blackwell. [available online via ANU Library]

 

Morwood, M.J. 2002. Visions from the Past: The Archaeology of Australian Aboriginal Art. Allen and Unwin, Sydney, NSW. [on course reserve at the ANU Library - Menzies]

 

Taçon, P.S.C. and Chippindale, C. 1998. The Archaeology of Rock-Art. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. [available online via ANU Library]

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Other Information

An understanding of basic archaeological techniques such as radiocarbon dating is helpful but not required.

For those without any archaeological background who wish to undertake this course, additional readings will be made available via the Wattle page prior to commencement of the intensive classes.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	The course will focus broadly on the rock art of the Indo-Pacific region (including near and remote Oceania and Australia). It aims to give students a glimpse into the extraordinary diversity of art across this vast region, from the earliest Pleistocene expressions through to the more recent past. It will examine the questions that archaeologists grapple with and their theoretical underpinnings, such as ‘in what context was this art produced?’ and ‘who made the art?’ It will also consider how we explore more pragmatic questions such as ‘how was this art made?’, ‘what materials were used to make it?’ and ‘how old is it?’. The course will provide students with an understanding of the methods that archaeologists use to establish the composition of pigments and the age of rock art. Finally, the course will look at how archaeologists partner with local communities and Indigenous groups to ensure that cultural values are respected and that rock art research meets the highest ethical standards. Threats to rock art and how these might be managed or mitigated will also be discussed. In addition to the review of rock art, theory and methods the course will provide students with practical skills in rock art recording, an understanding of issues pertaining to the management and conservation of rock art, and a grounding in current techniques used to better ‘see’ and reproduce rock art for publication when the pigment is faded or otherwise deteriorated. This intensive 6 unit course will be taught over two weeks (ten working days) and will include lectures, practical classes, a day trip to Yankee Hat rock art site in Namadgi National Park and a half day excursion to the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. Students with an Education Access Plan (EAP) will be accommodated with alternative activities and/or assessments. Intensive class dates: Monday 10th – Friday 21st January 2022 Reading materials will be released one week prior to the beginning of the intensive course.	LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to: LO 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of rock art across the Indo-Pacific region. LO 2. Describe the way in which archaeologists date rock art using both relative and absolute dating techniques. LO 3. Describe the methods used to record rock art in the field. LO 4. Explain threats to rock art sites and ways in which archaeologists can work with local communities to mitigate these threats. LO 5. Demonstrate the value of working ethically with local communities. LO 6. Reflect on and articulate their own viewpoint on an aspect of Indo-Pacific rock art. WORKLOAD Students will be expected to have the following workload. 5 hours of in class work each day for 10 days as well as 10-15 hours reading and class preparation each week in preparation for the lectures and practicals (pdfs to be posted on Wattle). Essay development and writing will be done after the in-class (intensive) portion of the course. ASSESSMENT Assessment will be based on information gained during the lectures, practical classes and fieldtrip throughout the course as well as readings. Practical workbook documenting learning during in class practicals and excursions 20% (LO 1-5) Quiz (online) 10% end of week one. (LO 1,2) Quiz (online) 10% end of week two. (LO 1-5) Written summary of two scholarly articles (pdfs to be provided) for discussion following one of the lecture sessions (500 words in total) 10% (LO 1,6) 1 essay 1500-2000 words, 50% (LO 1-6; due 4 weeks after intensive class)

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
Workbook	20 %	21/01/2022	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Quiz	10 %	16/01/2022	1, 2
Quiz	10 %	23/01/2022	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Scholarly article summary & discussion	10 %	21/01/2022	1, 6
Essay	50 %	20/02/2022	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Integrity . In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Students are required to participate in the 2 week (10 working days) intensive class from Monday 10th – Friday 21st January 2022.

This intensive includes lectures, practical classes, a day trip to Yankee Hat rock art site in Namadgi National Park and a half day excursion to the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. 

Students with an Education Access Plan (EAP) will be accommodated with alternative activities and/or assessments.

Assessment Task 1

Workbook

Practical workbook documenting learning during in class practicals and excursions. Learning outcomes 1-5. 20% of grade. Due at end of intensive.

Assessment Task 2

Quiz

Online multiple choice & short answer quiz. Learning outcomes 1 & 2. 10% of grade.

Due at end of first week of intensive.

Assessment Task 3

Quiz

Online multiple choice & short answer quiz. Learning outcomes 1-5. 10% of grade.

Due at end of second week of intensive.

Assessment Task 4

Scholarly article summary & discussion

Written summary of two scholarly articles (pdfs to be provided) for discussion following one of the lecture sessions during the intensive. 500 words in total. Learning outcomes 1 & 6. 10% of grade.

Assessment Task 5

Essay

1500-2000 word essay on selected topic(s). Learning outcomes 1-6. 50% of grade.

Due one month after intensive.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically, committing to honest and responsible scholarly practice and upholding these values with respect and fairness.

The ANU commits to assisting all members of our community to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle and Academic Misconduct Rule, uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with.

The Academic Misconduct Rule is in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Very minor breaches of the academic integrity principle may result in a reduction of marks of up to 10% of the total marks available for the assessment. The ANU offers a number of online and in person services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. Visit the Academic Skills website for more information about academic integrity, your responsibilities and for assistance with your assignments, writing skills and study.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students