May 27th - July 3rd, 2014
*** Application deadline April 18th ***
Preservation Virginia and the University of Virginia's School of Continuing and Professional Studies will offer a six-week archaeological field school at Jamestown, Va. during the summer of 2014. Since space is limited, early applications are strongly encouraged. (In some cases, early acceptance may be granted.)
Overview
The field school is designed to teach the methods and theories of fieldwork in American Historical Archaeology and offers both the untrained and experienced student the opportunity to learn the practical skills of excavation and recording. It also provides an excellent educational opportunity for teachers seeking re-certification in the social studies content area.
The fieldwork will be conducted at the Jamestown Rediscovery excavations on Jamestown Island, the site of the first permanent English settlement in North America. The focus of the excavations will be on uncovering the remains of the 1607 James Fort and the subsequent growth of the colony.
In the course of excavations, students will learn to identify and interpret 17th-century European and Native American artifacts, as well as investigate features directly related to James Fort (1607-1624). This archaeological field school provides a unique opportunity for students to make a contribution to the research and interpretation of early 17th-century English-America.
The Program
The field school will include weekly seminars and field trips exploring recent contributions of historical archaeology to colonial history, new methods in field recording and interpretation, and a survey of the recent literature in the field, including new publications by the field school directors and senior staff.
Course Requirements
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive six graduate credits (Anthropology 5589) from the University of Virginia. Students will be required to attend classes 40 hours a week (Monday-Friday) with most of that time spent on site during excavation. Strenuous daily activity will require physical endurance and excellent health. Students also will gain experience in the Jamestown Rediscovery laboratory, spending time processing and learning to identify artifacts from the early Anglo-American settlement period. Students will be required to keep a journal of their field, lab, and seminar work.
Director
William M. Kelso, Ph.D., (Hon.) CBE, FSA
Tuition Costs
Tuition costs are as follows: $2,388 in-state and $4,836 out of state.
Room and Board
Air-conditioned housing with kitchen facilities will be offered to participants at a cost of $27.50 per person per night double occupancy, and $39.00 per person per night single occupancy at the College of William and Mary for the duration of the field school. If preferred, students may arrange other accommodations.
University of Virginia Coordination
Charlottesville Center, University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
For application and more information, go here
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