Archaeological & Epigraphical Field School

Catalog description

This interdisciplinary course takes place in situ in the Mediterranean and is attached to an active archaeological project (examples of active archaeological projects may vary, depending on the year). Students will learn the methodological principles of archaeological and epigraphical fieldwork by participating in activities such as surveying, excavation, museum work, geophysical survey, artifact analysis, and other scientific techniques. In addition to work in the field and museum, students will receive an introduction to the history Greco-Roman culture through visits to major archaeological sites and museums in the region. Students will also be exposed to the modern culture of their host country (whose language they will be encouraged to study). Offered as CLSC 318 and CLSC 418 . Counts as a Local & Global Engagement course. Counts as a Understanding Global Perspectives course.