ARCH8159 Maritime Archaeology Practicum

SCUBA diving qualifications are not necessary for participation.

This topic is a practicum which provides students with opportunities to participate in the workplace environment. Occasionally, maritime archaeology fieldwork opportunities arise in which students may assist government agencies, consultancy firms, non-profit groups, or other universities. This topic provides students with the ability to participate in these projects and receive one-on-one guidance and instruction with immediate feedback on their performance. This practicum will allow students to put their theoretical learning into practice, develop a sense of the workplace, enhance their employment prospects through additional training, build a network of contacts, and develop a range of personal and professional work skills. Each project is unique and will involve up to six students and 1-2 Flinders staff. This topic will necessitate involvement and input from a range of maritime archaeology practitioners.

This topic aims to:

• Provide graduate students with the opportunity for additional training in practical aspects of maritime archaeology and the opportunity to apply their theoretical classroom learning to 'real world' situations
• Introduce students to professional maritime archaeologists and the breadth and depth of their job descriptions. This should help students develop a sense of workplace culture, and understand the utility of developing reasoning and research skills for future use in the workplace
• Expose students to the range and variety of field projects, methodologies and practical skills necessary for conducting maritime archaeology and give further meaning and relevance to their classroom learning experiences

1. Apply the practical and technical skills required for conducting maritime archaeology fieldwork in the workplace and gain a better understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities accompanying the profession
2. Build professional relationships with maritime archaeologists currently working in the field and gain an understanding of their workplace and job descriptions. You will also enhance your employment prospects by acquiring field experience
3. Apprecaite working in a team setting, acquiring the personal and professional attributes necessary to work with others to complete tasks