Overview
This topic is a field practicum which provides students with opportunities to participate in the real world environment. Occasionally, maritime archaeology fieldwork opportunities arise in which students may assist government agencies, consultancy firms, non-profit groups, or other universities. This topic provides students with the ability to participate in field projects … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
This topic aims to:
- Provide graduate students with the opportunity for additional training in practical aspects of maritime archaeology and the opportunity to apply their theoretical classroom learning to 'real world' situations
- Introduce students to professional maritime archaeologists and the breadth and depth of their job descriptions. This should help students develop a sense of fieldwork culture, and understand the utility of developing reasoning and research skills for future use in the workplace
- Expose students to the range and variety of field projects, methodologies and practical skills necessary for conducting maritime archaeology and give further meaning and relevance to their classroom learning experiences
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Consider the practical and technical skills required for conducting maritime archaeology fieldwork in the coastal and foreshore environments
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Build professional relationships with maritime archaeologists currently working in the field
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Develop team-working skills in a field setting, acquiring the personal and professional attributes necessary to work with others to complete complex tasks
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Other topic information
SCUBA diving qualifications are not necessary for participation.