Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE ARC2017

 
TITLE Maritime Archaeology and History

 
UM LEVEL 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course

 
MQF LEVEL 5

 
ECTS CREDITS 4

 
DEPARTMENT Classics and Archaeology

 
DESCRIPTION A study-unit aimed at giving undergraduate students a general introduction and overview of maritime archaeology and history. Through this study-unit the students will obtain a clear idea of the history, theory and diverse aspects of maritime archaeology. This study-unit will also highlight the important relationship between Maritime archaeology and history.

Reading List:

- Delgado, J. (ed.) (1997) Encyclopedia of Underwater and Maritime Archaeology. British Museum Press
- Dean M. and Ferrari B. (ed.) (1992) Archaeology Underwater, The NAS Guide to Principles & Practice. 2nd edition. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Essay Yes 50%
Examination (1 Hour and 30 Minutes) Yes 50%

 
LECTURER/S Timothy Gambin

 

 
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