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Maritime Heritage Outreach and Education: East Carolina University’s Engagement with International Public Communities in Africa and the Caribbean

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Between the Devil and the Deep

Part of the book series: When the Land Meets the Sea ((ACUA,volume 5))

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How will academic institutions prepare new generations of maritime archaeology students for the unique challenges of a profession that frequently operates collaboratively in foreign arenas? International study programs and maritime archaeology field schools, above or below the water, offer unique but often complex teachable moments in cultural resource management. A central focus is consideration of tapping into other sustainable popular tourism packages to include maritime heritage education and outreach initiatives. Collaborations in Namibia, South Africa, and Dominican Republic are examined as case studies associated with different problems, perceptions, and challenges.

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  1. Program in Maritime Studies, Coastal Resources Management Program, Atlantic World Program, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, 27858, USA

    Lynn Harris

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Harris, L. (2014). Maritime Heritage Outreach and Education: East Carolina University’s Engagement with International Public Communities in Africa and the Caribbean. In: Scott-Ireton, D. (eds) Between the Devil and the Deep. When the Land Meets the Sea, vol 5. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8178-2_9

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