FieldMethodArch(Mediterranean)

Course Description

The archaeological field school at Tel Akko (Israel) integrates the multifaceted aspects of 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; digging stratigraphically; recording excavation depths using levels and total stations; making notes on excavated artifacts and data; making photographic records; drawing balks; drafting top plans; processing artifacts; and taking part in specialist pottery analysis. Students will also learn about the eastern Mediterranean and the city of Akko from numerous perspectives including history, archaeology, religion, culture, tourism, and city government through a series of lectures, workshops, and seminars presented by the faculty and by guest speakers, through work on-site, and through field trips to other sites and museums. Offered summer only. 4-6 credits. 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.

Code

JUST 372

Credits

4-6

Subject

JUST