ARCH8155 The Archaeology of Seafaring

2015

4.5

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

1 Admission into GCCHM-Graduate Certificate in Cultural Heritage Management
1a Admission into GDPCHM-Graduate Diploma in Cultural Heritage Management
1b Admission into MCHM-Master of Cultural Heritage Management
1c Admission into GCARCH-Graduate Certificate in Archaeology
1d Admission into GDPARCH-Graduate Diploma in Archaeology
1e Admission into MARCH-Master of Archaeology
1f Admission into GCMA-Graduate Certificate in Maritime Archaeology
1g Admission into GDPMA-Graduate Diploma in Maritime Archaeology
1h Admission into MMA-Master of Maritime Archaeology
1i Admission into MSM-Master of Screen and Media Production
1j Admission into GDPSM-Graduate Diploma in Screen and Media Production
1k Admission into MMARCH-Master of Maritime Archaeology
1l Admission into MSMA-Master of Screen and Media Production [1 year]
1m Admission into MSMI-Master of Screen and Media Production [1.5 years]
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j or 1k or 1l or 1m))

1 of ARCH8112, ARCH8112A has been successfully completed

In this topic students gain a general knowledge of the history of seafaring spanning several thousand years. Students learn approaches to the analysis of artefacts from maritime archaeology sites and interpret past human behaviour associated with the sites. These skills are taught through critical analysis of case studies in lectures and group discussions. Students will understand and appreciate the contributions of maritime archaeology on the current standing of this particular aspect of history, the main areas of research, some key sites, and the fundamental analytical techniques of the discipline. Students apply the techniques learned in this topic to their practical units

This topic aims to:

• Develop students’ skills in the analysis of maritime archaeology artefacts
  • Analyse critically the contribution of the discipline to the examination of human behaviour at maritime archaeology sites
    • Examine and analyse contemporary issues associated with the practice of maritime archaeology at different locations

On completion of this topic students will be able to:

• examine critically the contributions of maritime archaeology to a range of research areas

• demonstrate the fundamental analytical techniques of maritime archaeology

• demonstrate literary and analytical research skills by organising the results of independent research

• demonstrate critical reading skills through the ability to discuss readings in group discussions

• communicate complex theoretical and practical elements of maritime archaeology both verbally and in writing