$2,250 $2,500
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 26 Aug 2019
- 02 Mar 2020
- 31 Aug 2020
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Subject details
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- History and role of the profession
- Archival theory and practice
- Appraisal and accessioning
- Archival description
- Outreach and public programs
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Study resources
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Instructional methods
- Discussion forum/Discussion Board
- Online assignment submission
- Standard Media
- Web links
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Equivalent subjects
You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
- CUR-LIM215-Archives Concepts and Practice
- CUR-INFM270
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:
CUR-INFM250-Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice
Special requirements
No special requirements
This subject was previously known as INFM270 Archives Concepts and Practice.
This subject introduces students to the theory and practice of archives and the archival profession. In this unit, students examine key archival principles and practices and their application in Australian and international regulatory frameworks, standards, and policies. A key focus in this unit includes a critical examination of archives and archival work as instruments and facilitators of power, accountability, identity, memory and social justice.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.
- Exercise (50%)
- Investigation Project (50%)
Textbooks are not required.
Textbook information is pending.
