| Credit |
6 points |
| Availability |
not available in 2010 |
| Old unit code |
160.406 |
| Outcomes |
Students have some general knowledge of the cultural heritage in maritime archaeology, the relevant legislation and main stakeholders; are able to demonstrate literary and analytical research skills by organising the results of independent research; develop and demonstrate presentation skills by preparing a tutorial presentation; demonstrate critical reading skills through the ability to discuss readings in group discussions; and develop communication skills in group discussions. Students apply the techniques learned in this unit to their practical units. |
| Content |
In this unit students are introduced to the idea of maritime archaeology sites as cultural heritage and to management strategies used in their protection. The main topics covered are cultural heritage legislation and agencies (such as ICOMOS, Burra Charter, Law of the Sea, UNESCO Convention on Underwater Cultural Heritage, Moveable Cultural Heritage, Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976), heritage management protocols, different types of heritage, and underwater heritage from international and Australian perspectives. The unit uses lectures, applied reading of key literature and group discussion to teach these topics. Students demonstrate their applied understanding of these topics through an essay and an examination. |
| Assessment |
This includes a major essay (40 per cent), an examination (30 per cent) and a tutorial presentation (30 per cent).
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit. |
| Unit Co-ordinator(s) |
Associate Professor Alistair Paterson |
| Location |
UWA (Crawley) |
| Mode |
on-campus |
| Unit Rules |
| Prerequisites: ARCY8401 Marine Science in Maritime Archaeology, ARCY8402 Maritime Archaeology in Context, ARCY8403 Maritime Archaeology Artefact Studies and ARCY8404 Maritime Archaeology Techniques |
Contact hours—lectures: 1 hr per week; tutorials: 1 hr per week
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