ARCH8520B Maritime Archaeology Thesis (9 of 18 units)

2013

9

1 x 1-hour supervised study fortnightly

1 Admission into MMA-Master of Maritime Archaeology
1a Admission into MMARCH-Master of Maritime Archaeology
2 ARCH8103 - Underwater Archaeology Field School
2a ARCH8152 - Maritime Archaeological Field School
3 ARCH8011 - Methods in Underwater Archaeology
3a ARCH8157 - Methods in Underwater Archaeology
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a) and (2 or 2a) and (3 or 3a))

1 of ARCH8106, ARCH8106A, ARCH8106B, ARCH8106C, ARCH8106D, ARCH8106E has been successfully completed

This topic forms part of the major research project taken by students completing a Master of Maritime Archaeology. This topic should be used, in combination with linked topics if necessary, to form an 18 unit project.

This topic is an in depth independent study into any facet of maritime archaeology, either applied or theoretical. The topic contributes 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 critically examining the available literature in their chosen area of enquiry. The area of study must be developed in consultation with the supervisor.

This topic aims to:

• allow students to undertake an in-depth research project into 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 critically evaluate literature

• improve students' ability to construct, test and defend an argument

On completion of this topic students will be able to:

• undertake independent research

• critically assess literature relating to archaeological theory and practice

• construct, test and defend an argument

• demonstrate an understanding of theoretical, practical and/or political approaches to archaeology at an advanced level