Admission requirements
Admission to the Research Master Archaeology programme.
Description
This (R)MA course is a logical follow-up of the BA2 course Maritime Archaeology, Culture and Landscapes: Research, Protection, and their Role in (Identity) Building, where the maritime landscape is the focal point of research. Students taking this course - which will be more focussed on shipwrecks, shipbuilding and M&T in maritime and underwater archaeology – are assumed to have some basic knowledge that was taught at Ba level. For those who have not done the Ba course, additional reading will be available before the start of the course.
This course will examine how to mould individual specialities within maritime and underwater contexts—emphasising that the maritime archaeological field is dynamic and extensive, requiring a more pinpointed interest in maritime and underwater archaeology or even use these skills in future study or work environment.
The classes throughout this block will tackle the following subjects through a technical lens. Students will learn the methods and techniques used to investigate, protect and manage underwater archaeological resources and how to use the proper techniques in different underwater contexts. Students should also understand the construction and development of ships, boats and watercraft, shipbuilding and the advantages and disadvantages of certain ships within different regions. Students should be able to label a cross-section of a ship and know the technical language associated with ship parts. The last subject will address the management of the underwater cultural heritage; the student will learn and discuss how this rich resource is being investigated, managed, and protected.
Various projects will also be demonstrated through small tutorial films and class guest appearances. There is an obligatory excursion.
Course objectives
Introducing a maritime view to our past for both specialists and non-specialists;
Knowledge of the theoretical and technical development of maritime and underwater archaeology;
Knowledge of the maritime traditions and landscape approaches, and ability to integrate these into other archaeological studies;
Awareness of selected past and current subjects of research in maritime and underwater archaeology;
Basic knowledge of development of ships through time and in relation to their purpose and the area of operation.
Timetable
Course schedule details can be found in MyTimetable.
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Mode of instruction
Lectures;
Participaction in lectures. Students are required to be active and contribute to class discussions;
Assignments;
Excursion.
Assessment method
Paper (60%) * Students must produce a full underwater shipwreck excavation report.
Poster and Poster Presentation (30%) * The poster must reflect the paper. * Students should be able to present their Posters/findings.
Discussion points (10%) * Reflective of the literature assigned. * Read all the readings. * Formulate discussion points/summaries. * Contribute to the class discussion. * A review guide will be given prior to the course.
Students can only miss 1 class. * Students must be active in lectures; participation is important to contributing to the class discussions. * The excursion is an obligatory component.
RMA students get an additional task during the course. This will be discussed and explained after the first day of the course and also published on BrightSpace.
Assessment deadlines:
The dates of exams and retakes can be found in MyTimetable. The deadlines of papers, essays and assignments are communicated through Brightspace.
The assignment has to be handed in maximum one day after the written exam.
Reading list
The reading list will be published on Brightspace.
Registration
Enrolment for all components of your study programme through MyStudymap is mandatory. This applies to both compulsory elements and elective credits. If you are not enrolled, you may not participate.
General information about registration can be found on the Course and exam enrolment page.
Contact
For more information about this course, please contact dr. M.R. (Martijn) Manders.
Remarks
Compulsory attendance. 1 class can be missed please email BEFORE lecture to make Professor or TA aware. It is students’ responsibility to sign attendance sheet during each lecture – if it is not signed then it will count as an absent. If students miss 1 class students will obtain a maximum of 6/7 for attendance. Missing more than 2 classes means students cannot pass the course.
The excursion will be a full day and probably on a weekend. You need to be in the Netherlands, and not being able to participate in the excursion means that you cannot complete the course.