Overview

This topic introduces students to the history, principles and theory in maritime and underwater archaeology. Students will read and develop a solid foundation in regards to key texts, including book chapters, journal articles and other relevant material. This will provide students with a solid knowledge base on the important figures … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Introduce students to the fundamental history, theory and material aspects of maritime and underwater archaeology
  • Introduce and examine the discipline of maritime and underwater archaeology from a historical and theoretical perspective
  • Explore some of the ways that humans have interacted with and exploited coastal regions, as well as inland bodies of water, using archaeological evidence
  • Examine key themes within maritime and underwater archaeology, such as seafaring, the earliest watercraft, prehistoric dwellings to historically significant shipwrecks of the recent past
  • Introduce key issues in maritime and underwater archaeology relevant to the issues faced by professionals working in the discipline

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Discover the history of the practice of underwater and coastal archaeology throughout the world
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Appraise the role of maritime archaeology in a wide context
3.
Develop theoretical approaches to the discipline of maritime archaeology and archaeology under water

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