University-based archaeology teaching and learning and professionalism in Australia.

What should students learn through studying archaeology at university in Australia and what key challenges do university staff and students face? This paper presents an analysis of short written responses to these questions from over fifty delegates at a national teaching and learning workshop for archaeologists held in Sydney in September 2003. The most highly valued learning outcomes were generic. Delegates' responses placed major emphasis on students' ability to apply archaeological knowledge and skills in the cultural heritage management workplace. Most delegates were concerned about university funding cuts and government education policies and how to foster better co-operation between universities, consulting companies and government heritage agencies in teaching/training. The paper presents a critique and analysis of these and other responses in the context of the current state of Australian archaeology and attitudes towards teaching on and off campus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]