Underwater Archaeology: Exploring Human History Under the Sea

Nervous about remote learning? Underwater Archaeology Instructor has novel ways to deliver Arch 200 Exploring Human History Under the Sea. 

Archaeology 200 students will embark on a journey of underwater exploration this fall as Instructor Rob Rondeau adapts instruction for remote delivery. Underwater Archaeology is the interdisciplinary study of past human life, behaviours and cultures and their associated activities in, on, around and under the sea, estuaries and rivers. 

Having the course delivered remotely may make it even more interesting for students as they expand their understanding of maritime history as well as their home community - regardless of where they live or are taking the course from. Typically, students would take a field trip to Vancouver’s Maritime Museum. Since the class in unable to come together for this, students will explore maritime-themed museums in their own communities and then share with the class on-line. Another virtual opportunity may include live feeds to underwater technology companies like submarine manufacturers but Rob anticipates that by integrating virtual lectures, engaging videos, and experiential learning opportunities, students engage in an high quality learning experience in Underwater Archaeology. 

Originally focused on the study of shipwrecks, the field is transforming in response to current and emerging challenges. Through a combination of written assignments and the sharing of self-guided tours of local maritime museums this course will explore the present and future contributions of Underwater Archaeology in terms of techniques and technologies, analytical and interpretative methods and theoretical approaches.

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