Intellectual content
This course is a reflection on some aspects that affect the profession of nautical archaeologist. It is aimed at
the students whose committees I am chairing and intends to create a working environment in which we can better
plan their graduation schedule and make the best of their time in the Nautical Archaeology Program.
During the semester students meet one hour every week to discuss the advances and blocks in their research, and
to help them move forward their thesis or dissertations.
Every week students discuss a different aspect of their careers, both as students, and as archaeologists, should
they decide to embrace this profession.
Some of the topics included in these reflections are general, such as ethics, public speaking, raising funds, writing
and publishing, or designing a project; other topics are specific and vary from year to year, according to the
instructor perceived needs.
