Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Describe basic sequences and site types appropriate to Maritime Archaeology
- Make connections between those sequences and patterns and underlying historical/physical processes
- Synthesise data from a variety of sources and present it in oral as well as written form
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- site types, environmental factors, methodology and current research in this field
- the archaeological potential of submerged landscapes, structures and other cultural material
- Museum display of maritime material can work
- detailed knowledge of key sites
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Understand ideas of pattern and process in the maritime sphere
- Be able to critique and evaluate information and ideas from a variety of sources
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Understand the different sorts of environments that Maritime Archaeologists work within
- Appreciate the importance of presenting the heritage to the public
- Understand the interaction between terrestrial and maritime archaeology.
- Observe and interpret archaeological feature relevant to Maritime Archaeology
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Teaching | 45 |
| Independent Study | 105 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Journal Articles
Blue, L. (2003). Maritime Ethnography: The Reality of Analogy. Boats, Ships and Shipyards, Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium of Boat and Ship Archaeology, Venice 2000, pp. 334-338.
Adams, J. (2001). Ships and boats as archaeological source material. World Archaeology, 33(2), pp. 292-310.
Blackman, D.J. (1982). Ancient Harbours in the Mediterranean. Part I & II. International Journal of Nautical Archaeology, 11(3), pp. 185-212.
Pulak, C. (1998). The Uluburun shipwreck: an overview. IJNA, 27, pp. 188-224.
Adams, J. (2002). Maritime Archaeology. Encyclopedia of Historical Archaeology, pp. 328-330.
Gibbins, D. & Adams, J. (2001). Shipwrecks and maritime archaeology. World Archaeology, 32(3), pp. 279-291.
Textbooks
Gamble, C. (2001). Archaeology: The Basics. London: Routledge.
Hourani, G. F (1995). Arab Seafaring in the Indian Ocean in Ancient and Early Medieval Times. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
Greenhill, B. (1995). The Archaeology of Boats and Ships: An Introduction. London: Conway Maritime Press.
Muckelroy, K. (1978). Maritime Archaeology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Gould, R. (2000). Archaeology and the Social History of Ships. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Delgado, J. P. 1997 (ed.) (1997). Encyclopaedia of Underwater and Maritime Archaeology. London: British Museum Press.
Staniforth, M. & Hyde, M. (eds) (2001). Maritime Archaeology in Australia: A Reader. Blackwood: Southern Archaeology.
Bass, G. F. (ed.) (2005). Beneath the Seven Seas. London: Thames and Hudson.
Casson, L. (1994). Ships and Seafaring in ancient times. London: British Museum Press.
Rule, M. (1983). The Mary Rose. London: Conway Maritime Press.
Milne, G. (1985). The Port of Roman London. London: Batsford.
Rupe, C. V. & Barstad, J. F. (2002). International Handbook of Underwater Archaeology. New York: Plenum Press.
Babits L. (1998). Maritime Archaeology. A Reader of substantive and theoretical contributions. New York: Plenum.
Johnson, M. (1999). Archaeological Theory. An Introduction. Oxford: Blackwell.
Hornell, J. (1946/1970). Water Transport. Origins and Early Evolution. Cambridge.
McGrail, S. (2002). Boats of the World. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
McGrail, S., Blue, L., Kentley, E & Palmer, C. (eds.) (2003). Boats of South Asia. London: Routledge.
Milne, G. (2003). The Port of Medieval London. Stroud: Tempus.
Adams, J. (2003). Ships, Innovation and Social Change. Aspects of carvel Shipbuilding in Northern Europe 1450 – 1850. Stockholm: University of Stockholm.
Dean, M., Ferrari, B., Oxley, I., Redknap, M., Watson, K. (eds) (1992). Archaeology Underwater, The NAS Guide to Principles and Practice. London: Nautical Archaeology Society.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Essay | 70% |
| Assessed written tasks | 30% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Resubmit assessments | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External