Experimental Archaeology
Field School
THIS
UNIQUE 6-WEEK FIELD SCHOOL WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
• A
full introduction to the world of experimental archaeology through readings,
lectures, and discussions on
the history, theory, value, criticisms, and
major contributors of experimental archaeology.
•
Hands-on instruction in numerous basic primitive skills such as flaked
and ground stone tools; fiber and
cordage technology; primitive ceramics and
cooking; edible plants and foraging; fishing and fish processing;
trapping; etc.
•
Training in proper documentation strategies including data recording,
artifact illustration, and photographing.
• Participation for two weeks in a
intensive, large-scale experimental archaeology project in a reconstructed
Middle Woodland fish processing station on
an uninhabited island in the Delaware River.
During this period,
students will be required to remain on the
island for the entire two weeks.
For further information and
registration guidelines contact:
Bill Schindler –
(908) 627-1568 or lithic@temple.edu
Field School
Dates: May 19 to July 1, 2004
Academic Credit: 6 semester hours from Temple University (graduate 520/521 section 012 or undergraduate 320/321 section
012) Location: Various
outdoor classrooms in Bucks Co., PA; Hunterdon Co., NJ; and a 120-acre island
in the Delaware River.
Additional
Fees: In
addition to tuition and basic student financial responsibilities (books,
notebooks, etc.), students will be required
to provide their own food and lodging (if not within commuting distance) for
four of the six weeks. Arrangements have been made at a local campground for this
purpose. Food and lodging during the
two week “experimental” portion of the
field school will be provided. All
other materials will be provided.
Offered through the Anthropology Department of Temple
University
