AR3409 - Maritime Archaeology - Societies and Industries

[Offered in odd-numbered years]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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This subject explores the archaeology of maritime societies and industries through the ages. It examines the range of underwater and terrestrial archaeological resources available, including shipwrecks and their contents, submerged settlements, Indigenous maritime sites, evidence for past trade, defence and navigation networks, as well as canals and sites on inland waters. Various techniques for archaeological, documentary and ethnographic research on maritime themes are reviewed and in particular the notion of cultural 'seascapes' is considered as a means of investigation and interpretation.

Learning Outcomes

• develop an understanding of the development of maritime societies and industries in a variety of times and regions;
• acquire knowledge of the development of current practice and theory in maritime archaeology;
• consider new methods and avenues for research in maritime archaeology encompassing an expanded range of terrestrial and underwater sites.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

AR2409 and AR5005

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	art-swb.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(% - 50%); (% - 10%); (% - 40%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	None

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.