ARCH8160 Ships and seafaring in the Indian Ocean GE

Professor Wendy Van Duivenvoorde

2017

4.5

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

1 Admission into GCMA-Graduate Certificate in Maritime Archaeology
1a Admission into GDPMA-Graduate Diploma in Maritime Archaeology
1b Admission into MMARCH-Master of Maritime Archaeology
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b))

In this topic students learn about approaches to the analysis of artefacts from maritime archaeological sites in the Indian Ocean, and interpret the 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.

This topic aims to:

provide graduate students with a thorough grounding in the various approaches to maritime archaeology in the Indian Ocean (including southern and western Asia, eastern Africa, Indochina, the Sunda Islands, and Australia)
introduce graduate students to maritime archaeological research efforts and projects related to ships and seafaring in the Indian Ocean
provide students with general knowledge of the history of seafaring and an understanding of the impact of maritime archaeology on this area of history, the main areas of research, some key sites, and the fundamental analytical techniques of the discipline

On completion of this topic students will be able to demonstrate:

an understanding of research practice in maritime archaeology and the issues associated with funding and support for research projects in the Indian Ocean
an understanding of, and apply the skills associated with effective development of research design and logistics in maritime archaeology
developed presentation skills by preparing a tutorial presentation

Key dates and timetable

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