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Department of

Anthropology

Field Schools

Number of listed entries: 12

 

1. Archaeology Institute of America Fieldwork Opportunities

  • AFOB online continues to be one of the foremost fieldwork resources. There are over 250 listings for archaeological projects around the world. Each AFOB listing features a project profile window with icons to provide information on the size of the project, age requirements, and academic credit availability. The listings continue to provide in-depth descriptions of the projects and accommodations, as well as bibliographies and other detailed information. Click on the Archaeology Institute link above and select the "Fieldwork" option from the top menu bar on the home page.

2. University of Hawai`i at Manoa

Christine Beaule [email: beaule@hawaii.edu] announces a new field school in highland Bolivia this coming Summer 2010 archaeology field school. Live and work in the highland Quechua Indian village of Obrajes, Bolivia. Click the above link to U of Hawai`i at Manoa, and click on the left tab Field Schools to learn about this and other field schools being offered from this university.

3. Want to work with Orangutans and Chimpanzees?

  • The Center for Great Apes is in Wauchula, Florida; Tina Gilbert is the volunteer coordinator. Their web site is: www.prime-apes.org.

4. If you are interested in summer courses in Australia, please write to:

Australearn (www.australearn.org)
North American Center for Australian Universities
Colorado State University Denver Center
110 16th Street, 3rd Floor
Denver, CO 80202

5. If you are interested in semester and summer courses in Costa Rica, Baja, Caribbean, Pacific NW Canada, Australia, and Kenya, please contact:

The School for Field Studies (www.fieldstudies.org)
16 Broadway
Beverly, MA 01915
(800) 989-4435

6.CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR PERUVIAN STUDIES—Archaeological Textile Studies, Bryn Mawr College, June 5-11, 2011

This one-week course centers on the tools and techniques employed in the analysis of archaeological textile materials of ancient Peru and introduces students to the archaeology of the Andes. Students will learn to identify, analyze and document the features of ancient textiles (fiber, spin and ply structure, weave structure, iconography, and various other techniques) by examining archaeological textiles from various sites in Peru and by learning how to spin and weave the Andean way. Course includes lectures on the art/archaeology of pre-Columbian Andean cultures, guest lectures by archaeologists and fiber artists, and field trips to local museums.

For more information, contact Dr. Anne Tiballi, Director of Archaeological Textile Studies, California Institute for Peruvian Studies, at cipstextiles@gmail.com

7. Expeditions vzw Anthropological Field School—The Islet of Gozo (Malta)—July 5-25, 2011

Expeditions vzw is a noncommercial research unit connected to the University of Leuven, Belgium. The islands of Malta present a kaleidoscope of past and present: a fascinating legacy of European culture and rural Mediterranean traditions, represented in the living history of its fishing villages. Its location at the crossroads of maritime routes between Europe, Africa and Asia, Malta is strategically important, as many cultures have left their imprints which are still visible today. These foreign influences can be seen for instance in the Maltese language; an interesting fusion of Arabic and other romance languages. At the same time, Malta has a perfectly English-speaking population.Click on "Info" at www.anthropologyfieldschool.org for more information and description of the program.

Leading Professor is Marc Vanlangendonck, Marc.Vanlangendonck@wet.kuleuven.be . Sam Janssen is the Program Supervisor of Expeditions vzw, sam.janssen@xpeditions.be

8. Adelphi University—Fieldwork and Lab Techniques in Archaeology and Physical Anthropology in Alaska or Greece —summer, 2011

SUMMER SESSION I—May 27–June 24, 2011, in Talkeenta, Alaska: The Adelphi University Department of Anthropology welcomes graduate and undergraduate students interested in Anthropology or related disciplines to join our 2011 archaeological field school in the beautiful Alaska Susitna River valley, focusing primarily on multiple prehistoric sites of varying ages, including the 10,000-year-old occupations at Trapper Creek Overlook and late-prehistoric complex hunter-gatherers at the Chunilna Village site. In addition to participation in an ongoing research program, students will experience unspoiled Alaska wilderness, acquire important technological skills using state-of-the-art field based research technologies, and learn the fundamentals of archaeological field methods including excavation and survey. Backcountry hiking and remote camping are required. Students are responsible for airfare and travel expenses to and from Talkeetna, Alaska.

For more information, contact Brian Wygal at bwygal@adelphi.edu or (516) 877-4111, http://www.adelphi.edu

SUMMER SESSION II— June 27–July 16/17, 2011, at Orthi Petra Burial Ground in Eleutherna, Rethymnon-Crete, in Greece: The project focuses on the domain of funerary archaeology and archaeological anthropology involving excavation, recovery, and subsequent study of the human skeletal remains at Orthi Petra. This is an integral component of a twenty-five year interdisciplinary archaeological sciences project. During the field season, we also study aspects of human ecology peripheral to the region of the site and the dynamics of village and city life. Further, we sample the wonderful local cuisine, visit cultural sites (museums and archaeological sites from Minoan to Medieval periods), and attend cultural events (such as art exhibits, musical and/or and theatrical events) that may be available in the city of Rethymnon. Such activities help participating students contextualize the goals and aspirations of our archaeo-anthropological project at Orthi Petra while providing a deeper understanding of the human condition in the region.

For more information about archaeology in Greece, contact Professor A. Agelarakis at agelarakis@adelphi.edu or (516) 877-4112.

For more information on BOTH Summer Fieldwork Sessions, visit http://academics.adelphi.edu/artsci/ant/research.php

9. Pontificia Universidad CatÓlica del PerÚ—2011 Summer Field School Opportunities

The Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in field research programs developed by some of the most recognized professionals of our academic community. Programs include archaeology, bioarchaeology, and prehispanic architecture among others. The programs will take place fully in field from July 1st to August 1st (except for the Ethnomusicology and the Architecture Programs: July 4th–August 4th). We offer 8 academic credits for 240 hours of practicalwork. This summer we offer 7 different programs:

  • Archaeology in San Jose de Moro (led by Professor Luis Jaime Castillo)
  • Andean Ethnomusicology (led by Professor Renato Romero)
  • Amazonian Ethnobotany (led by Professor Fernando Roca)
  • Spanish in Cusco and the Incas (led by Professors Carmela Zanelli and Luis Jaime Castillo)
  • Bioarchaeology in San Jose de Moro (led by Professor Elsa Tomasto)
  • Prehispanic Architecture Program (led by Professors Jose Canziani and Paulo Dam)
  • [NEW] Peruvian Politics: Politic Science Program (led by Professor Eduardo Dargent)

For description of the courses, registration procedures and cost, please see http://fieldschool.pucp.edu.pe/

10. Mercyhurst college, erie, pa—forensic anthropology short courses—summer 2011

Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute (MAI) is a teaching, traditional research, and applied research working group composed of staff members from the Anthropology/Archaeology, Applied Forensic Sciences, and Geology departments at Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania. They are offering four short courses during the summer, all held at the campus in Erie, PA:

  • Death Scene Archaeology:  Field Methods in the Location, Recovery, & Interpretation of Human Remains from Outdoor Contexts—May 30–June 3—This 5-day course will introduce participants to the principles and methodologies of Forensic Archaeology.
  • Laboratory Methods in the Identification of Human Skeletal Remains—June 6–10—The goal of this 5-day short course is to familiarize students and professionals with current analytical methods in the interpretation of human skeletal remains in the laboratory.
  • Analysis of Bone Trauma and Pseudo-Trauma in Suspected Violent Deaths—June 13–17—The goal of this 5-day short course is to familiarize students and professionals with current analytical methods in the interpretation of bone trauma.
  • Documentation of Human Remains and Physical Evidence at the Terrorism Crime Scene—June 20–24—This 5-day short course will familiarize students and professionals with current methods in the documentation and interpretation of a small-scale bombing incident involving multiple victims.

For more detailed descriptions and registration information, including scheduled lectures and syllabi, visit http://mai.mercyhurst.edu

Contact Information: Dennis C. Dirkmaat, PhD, DABFA, ddirkmaat@mercyhurst.edu , (814) 824-2105; and Steven A. Symes, PhD, DABFA, ssymes@mercyhurst.edu , (814) 824-3369.

11. University of Maryland's College Park summer institute in cultural resource management, Washington, DC —June 20–August 5, 2011

After one week of intensive classroom instruction at the University of Maryland's College Park campus just outside of Washington, D.C., students will be placed in supervised internships, offerning real-world experiences that can be applied to future jobs in CRM. For more information, or to sign up, go to: www.anth.umd.edu under "Summer Institute."

12. University of southern florida—globalization and community health field school, Monteverde, costa rica —June 19–july 25, 2011

Learn about the Costa Rican health care system while finding culturally relevant solutions for the health concerns of local populations through guided research projects. Students will gain an understanding of applied science beyond what a book could ever provide, all while enjoying the warmth and welcoming nature of Costa Rican culture and the breath-taking cloud forests of Monteverde. For additional details and up-to-date information, visit http://global.usf.edu/educationabroad/progInfo.php?prog_id=19#course .

Dr. Nancy Romero-Daza and Dr. David Himmelgreen have directed eight seasons of the Globalization and Community Health Field School in Monteverde, Costa Rica, in collaboration with the Monteverde Institute. They also run a three-year research project funded by NSF on the impact of tourism on food security in the area. Additional USF program faculty include Dr. Heide Castañeda, Anthropology, and Dr. Rita DeBate, COPH.

Contact: Heather Hartman, Admin Contact, Education Abroad, CPR455, hartmanh@usf.edu , (813) 974-1969, or Dr. David Himmelgreen, Faculty Contact, Dept. of Anthropology, SOC156C, dhimmelg@usf.edu , (813) 974-1204.

13. university of notre dame nsf-reu bab edh-dhra' bioarchaeology—notre dame, indiana—june 6–july 22, 2011

The University of Notre Dame and National Science Foundation will once again host a summer research experience for undergraduates (NSF-REU). This is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to participate in an experiential learning environment that immerses them in anthropological method and theory. Students will learn osteology and will engage in original research with the skeletons from Early Bronze Age Bab edh-Dhra', Jordan. They will also participate in field trips to research labs, museum collections, and libraries, as well as interact with top scholars in Anthropology. The application deadline is April 4, 2011, at 5:00 pm. Please be aware that the course (ANTH 45818) runs for 8 hours per day (10 am-6 pm), 5 days per week, for 7 weeks.  You are expected to be in the lab each day, and to participate in all group activities.  Failure to do so will lead to dismissal from the program. For complete details, visit http://www.nd.edu/~nsfbones/nsfbones/Home.html .

For further information on applying, please contact Jaime Ullinger (ullinger.1@buckeyemail.osu.edu).


14. Please check back again soon. As we receive additional information for field school opportunities for 2011, we will post the information here.