Elizabeth Chilton, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Anthropology, UMASS, Amherst
Description
The 2010 UMass Archaeological Field School will focus on pre-contact and historic period studies at Harvard University’s Long Term Ecological Research program at the Harvard Forest in Petersham, MA. The Harvard Forest consists of over 3000 acres of land, and is one of the oldest and most extensively studied forest landscapes in North America. The goal of the field school is to apply archaeological methodologies to research questions concerning pre-contact and historic period land use and forest ecology.
The five-week field school will include intensive training in New England Native history, historical archaeology, archaeological survey techniques, excavation, laboratory methods, artifact analysis, and archaeological interpretation and will be informed by paleoecological and environmental history studies conducted by Harvard researchers. Admission is based on the Field School application, a current transcript, and a statement of interest. All application materials must be received by April 15. Applicants will be notified of selection by April 30, at which point each applicant should send a letter/email of commitment to retain their place in the program. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Excavation techniques and access to the archaeological site require students to be in good physical condition.
For an application and further information go to the following website and click on “field school”: http://www.umass.edu/anthro. Transportation to and from the field site will be provided. Room and board are each student’s responsibility; there is plenty of summer housing available on campus and in the Amherst area. For more information contact Julie Woods: woods@anthro.umass.edu
6 credits, $500 per credit
July 12-August 13, Monday-Friday, 8:30-5
Period(s) of occupation
Pre-contact through Historic Period in New England
Requirements
Age Requirements
18
Experience Requirements
No experience required. Excavation techniques and access to the archaeological site require students to be in good physical condition.
Minimum Length Stay
5 weeks
Academic credit
Costs / Living Conditions
Room and Board arrangements
Room and board are each student’s responsibility; there is plenty of summer housing available on campus and in the Amherst area.
Cost
Contact information
Contact Name:
Julie Woods
Address
Anthropology Dept., 215 Machmer Hall, University of Massachusetts
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