Overview

In this topic students gain a general knowledge of the history of seafaring in the ancient world spanning several thousand years. Students learn approaches to the analysis of artefacts from maritime archaeology sites and interpret past human behaviour associated with the sites. These skills are taught through critical analysis of … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Introduce student to artefacts found in maritime archaeology, and ways in which archaeologists analyse them
  • Examine how the study of maritime archaeology can be used as a tool for the study of human behaviour and the ways in which seafaring was undertaken in the ancient world
  • Introduce the practice of maritime archaeology at different locations

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Describe the contributions of maritime archaeology to a range of research areas
2.
Discuss the fundamental analytical techniques of maritime archaeology
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Demonstrate literary and analytical research skills by organising the results of independent research
4.
Communicate archaeological concepts both verbally and in writing

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