ARCH2211 Ships and seafaring in the Indian Ocean

Professor Wendy Van Duivenvoorde

2016

4.5

1 x 1-hour lecture weekly
1 x 1-hour seminar weekly

1 Admission into BARCH-Bachelor of Archaeology
1a Admission into BA-Bachelor of Arts
1b Admission into BAHA-Bachelor of Arts - Enhanced Program for High Achievers
1c Admission into BAMTPRP-Bachelor of Arts
1d Admission into BAMTSP-Bachelor of Arts
2 4.5 units of first level ARCH topics
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d) and 2)

In this topic students will learn approaches to the analysis of artefacts from maritime archaeological sites in the Indian Ocean and the interpretation of past human behaviour associated with the sites. These skills are taught through critical analysis of case studies in lectures and group discussions. Students demonstrate their applied understanding of these topics through a tutorial presentation, essay, and examination.

The primary aim of the topic is to introduce students to the principles, theory and practice of maritime archaeology in the Indian Ocean region.

More specifically, the topic aims to:

explore the legal, ethical, safety, logistical and cultural heritage management issues associated with Indian Ocean historic shipwrecks within the general context of the region’s maritime heritage
investigate various theoretical and practical approaches to maritime archaeology in the Indian Ocean
address the place and role of maritime archaeology in the interpretation of Indian Ocean maritime sub-cultures and culture in a wider context
address the field skills associated with the practice of maritime archaeology in the Indian Ocean region

On completing this topic students will:

be able to read and critically evaluate Indian Ocean maritime archaeological literature
demonstrate an understanding of the legislative and administrative basis for maritime heritage protection
demonstrate their ability to present their views to an audience of their peers
identify the skills and abilities needed to conduct maritime archaeology in the Indian Ocean region
be able to analyse and evaluate maritime archaeological reports

Key dates and timetable

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