Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract/Objectives

Marine archaeology is a discipline that uses archaeological methods to explore the development of maritime cultures from prehistoric to historical periods. Its scope includes nautical archaeology, underwater archaeology, ship studies, seascape archaeology, port and harbor archaeology, fishing archaeology, and maritime networks. It is a cross-disciplinary field of study that is not merely synonymous with underwater archaeology or shipwreck studies. This course will guide students through the diverse and rich research topics and directions in marine archaeology, including maritime livelihoods, marine environments, and contemporary communities, while exploring Taiwan's marine archaeological potential and its relationship with the world.

Results/Contributions

This course is discussion-based, with the main activities being literature reading, class presentations, and leading discussions. It also includes a four-day-three-night maritime archaeology field investigation in Penghu and a half-day visit to the century-old stone fish weirs in Xinwu. Course objectives include understanding the definition and research scope of maritime archaeology, learning about important case studies worldwide, and reflecting on potential research directions for Taiwan archaeology. Through classroom learning and off-campus activities, students understood the broad scope of the discipline and its close connections to contemporary issues including climate change, energy transition, ecological depletion, and community development.

Keywords

Maritime ArchaeologySea EnvironmentCultural Heritage

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Contact Information

謝艾倫
ehsieh@mx.nthu.edu.tw