I teach several courses within the Program in Maritime Studies, both general and specific to my research.
HIST5005 Community and Public Maritime Archaeology
“Public archaeology” has many meanings. It may be archaeology that is for the public and/or archaeology that engages with the public. Practicing archaeologists are increasingly called upon to engage with the public whether that be school groups, descendant communities, veterans, special interest groups, etc. This is particularly true of archaeologists outside of academia. This course will explore public and community archaeology from its inception to today. Students will begin by exploring the definitions of “public” and “community” and the development, goals, and methods of public and community archaeology. Students will conduct critical assessments of public and community archaeology programs discussing the differences in regional, national, and international styles of doing public and community archaeology.
HIST5005 In Situ Conservation, Preservation, and Management of Maritime Heritage
In response to a rapidly growing need for maritime archaeologists with skills in in situ conservation and management of underwater cultural heritage, this course was developed to provide students with the most up-to-date and current science and research within this area. This course is an intensive examination of the subject of in situ conservation, preservation, and management of underwater cultural heritage. It will address the current state of affairs and issues related to in situ management strategies as practiced in the U.S. and internationally. It will cover deterioration and site formation processes in marine environments; pre-disturbance conservation surveys; in situ conservation and stabilization techniques; and in situ preservation and management strategies.
HIST6255 Battlefield and Conflict Archaeology
Battlefield and Conflict Archaeology draws on archaeological approaches in the investigation of conflict sites. This course will consider the contributions battlefield archaeology, conflict archaeology, forensic archaeology, and history make to reconstruct our knowledge about past human conflicts. It will draw upon a wide range of case studies from historic to modern conflicts. The course will also include hands-on workshops in the methods of archaeological investigation methods and techniques (i.e. pedestrian survey, metal detection).
HIST6805 History and Theory of Maritime Archaeology
Maritime Archaeology is a profession combining traditional academic fields with extensive practical experience. Anthropology, history, archaeology, geography, conservation, and related social and natural sciences provide the theoretical underpinnings and practical methodology with which maritime archaeological sites are located, tested, and interpreted. Archaeology, and its sub-discipline maritime archaeology, is one of the four fields of study within the discipline of anthropology; thus, we expect our students to be familiar with anthropological theory and especially well versed in maritime archaeology’s theoretical underpinnings and its practical applications. Consequently, the field’s history, past and current theoretical approaches, and the process of scientific inquiry are subjects of this course.
HIST6820 Research Methods in Maritime Archaeology
This course offers a detailed introduction to the research methods and the field equipment currently employed in maritime archaeology. It is a crucial prerequisite for participation at the Summer Field School. For most of the course, each class is separated into two sections; a theory component where the method is explained and illustrated with appropriate case studies in a formal lecture, and a practical component where students have an opportunity to use the equipment, or set up the method. It also will include pool survey and mapping sessions either snorkeling or on SCUBA.
HIST6835 Advanced Methods for Maritime Archaeology
This course offers a detailed introduction to the latest technical equipment and software utilized in the field of underwater archaeology. It builds upon the basic methods course HIST 6820 and requires more hands-on, student-guided learning. The course will involve practical hands-on training, tutorials and project work. It also will include several field outings in which you will learn, practice or demonstrate for a grade your competency with the equipment and software.