This unit introduces students to the historical background of maritime archaeology and its theoretical basis through lectures, reading of key literature and group discussion of selected case studies. Students demonstrate their applied understanding of these topics through a tutorial presentation, essay and an examination. -- Course Website
Instructor: Professor Alistair Paterson
Prerequisites: ARCY5403 Maritime Archaeology Artefact Studies, ARCY5404 Maritime Archaeology Excavation Techniques, ARCY5407 Surveying Maritime Sites and ARCY5408 Maritime Archaeology Field Project