Year
2016
Units
18
Contact
1 x 1-hour supervised study fortnightly
Prerequisites
Admission into MMARCH-Master of Maritime Archaeology
Other requirements
Topic Coordinator's approval required for enrolment.
Enrolment not permitted
1 of ARCH8520, ARCH8520A, ARCH8520B, ARCH8520C has been successfully completed
Assessment
Thesis
Topic description
This topic is an in depth independent study into any facet of maritime archaeology, either applied or theoretical. The topic consists of a thesis of 18,000 words to be written under the supervision of a member of staff in the Department of Archaeology. The thesis should give evidence of the student's abilities in collecting and evaluating information, constructing, testing or defending an argument or thesis, and examining critically the available literature in their chosen area of enquiry. The area of study must be developed in consultation with the supervisor.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:
- develop advanced independent research skills in one area of archaeological theory or practice
- allow students to generate particular skills/knowledge relating to an area of archaeological theory or practice
- improve students' research skills and their ability to evaluate literature critically
- develop students’ skills in justifying and interpreting theoretical positions, and the ability to construct, test and defend an argument
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will be able to:
- apply theoretical propositions to an appropriate research methodology, as part of an extended research project
- assess literature relating to archaeological theory and practice critically
- carry out research in a specialised area, including the analysis of complex ideas and/or data
- construct, test and defend an argument
- demonstrate mastery of theoretical, practical and/or political approaches to archaeology
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2016 are no longer published.
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