ANTH 372M - FieldMethodArch(Mediterranean)

Credits: Variable

The archaeological field school at Tel Akko (Israel) integrates multiple approaches to twenty-first-century archaeology through training in excavation, survey, geographic information systems (GIS), landscape archaeology, conservation, heritage studies, archaeological sciences and community outreach. Students will learn field methods through participation in an on-going archaeological project. The work includes archaeological survey and excavations; recording excavated artifacts; drawing balks; drafting top plans; processing artifacts; and taking part in specialist pottery analysis. Students will also learn about the history of eastern Mediterranean cultures from the perspectives of history, archaeology, religion, culture, tourism, and city government through a series of lectures, workshops, seminars, and tours of museums and other archaeological sites. Students who wish to participate in this program and who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that they will be asked about their prior criminal history. This may impede your ability to participate in certain experiences. Students who have concerns about such matters, or are looking for additional information, are advised to contact the dean’s office of their intended academic program.