AR5003 - Maritime Archaeology Minor Thesis

Credit points:	06
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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Students must have completed a Graduate Diploma in Maritime Archaeology (JCU or Flinders).

Students will undertake an independent research project on a maritime archaeological topic of their choice, subject to approval of a detailed research design submitted to staff at the commencement of semester. Preference will be for projects using documentary or oral sources, synthesising or interpreting existing materials and information, or working in conjunction with senior researchers, although limited field research may be approved. Students will produce a 10,000 word short thesis for assessment by end of semester, but will also be encouraged to prepare their material for submission to a refereed journal. Masters level self-guided research programme. There will also be seminars scheduled as required to monitor progress.

Learning Outcomes

• develop the ability to analyze and critically evaluate maritime archaeology, underwater archaeology and underwater cultural heritage management practices as they have changed over the past thirty years and as they are practiced today;
• develop understanding the place and role of maritime archaeology as a sub-discipline of archaeology and in the interpretation of maritime sub-cultures as well as cultures in the wider context;
• develop practical (library, field and laboratory) and analytical skills in conducting maritime archaeological research;
• develop the ability to select an area of research, conduct a focused research project and write a research minor thesis (10,000 words) arising from that project.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Face to face teaching (Consult School for on-campus attendance requirements)
Assessment:	(% - 100%).

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