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Archaeology Field School Location and DatesApplication Deadline2016-01-31 Start Date 2016-05-18 End Date 2016-06-24 Multiple Session information N/A Archaeology Field School Location Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority, Arusha Archaeology Field School Tuition and CreditsSponsoring College/InstitutionIndiana University Academic Credit 6 Archaeology Field School Travel $1700-$2200 from North America Additional Information on Tution/Room and Board/Travel Costs For more information about program cost see http://geology.indiana.edu/njau/tanzania/costs.html Archaeology Field School DescriptionThis program offers exciting six-week study abroad experience in Tanzania at the world’s most famous archaeological site. During this intensive field course students will learn fundamentals of geological processes and develop skills in fossil and archaeological exploration by receiving first-hand field experience. The course will emphasize field observations, data recording and interpretation with the goal of understanding physical and biological processes of site formation and human evolution. Students will have the opportunity to conduct field experiments such as measuring stratigraphic sections, stone knapping and bone taphonomy. Students will work closely with the instructors and prominent scientists currently doing research at the Olduvai site to develop and carry out independent research projects. Archaeology Field School Additional InformationArchaeology Field School TypeGeoarchaeology Time Period 2.0 million years old site Field School Setting/Conditions The Olduvai Gorge campsite is about 240 km northwest of Arusha city (approximately 6 hours drive). The site is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area a World Heritage Site famous for its wildlife, geological and cultural resources. How is the project area accessed each day Field work sites will be accessed by cars. The program use couple of four-wheel drive Toyota Land cruisers throughout the field study. Usually, students are driven closer closer to study outcrops or sites with the goal of minimizing long distance walks. However, The field terrain varies from flat grass plains to steep outcrops. Field instructions will include hiking down and up the slippery outcrops, requiring rugged boots with deep treads for a good grip and to protect against the acacia tree thorns. Occasional long distance walks (approximately 20 minutes) will be involved depending on the accessibility of particular study sites. Dust is prevalent so precautions should be taken such as using bandanas. What is the daily schedule for the field school Monday-Saturday. Number of years this Archaeology Field School has been in operation 2 Is there a professional certification for this field school N/A Directors and Instructors Dr. Jackson Njau Specialized skills you will have the opportunity to learn - Lithics identification On rain days will there be lab work? There is field lab at basecamp where students will be learning and do rock and faunal analysis Will there be additional organized activities? The program includes two multiple-day field trips and two single-day field trips to spectacular geological and archaeological destinations that serve the dual purpose of providing important instruction in localities near Olduvai Gorge. This includes excursions to Ol Doinyo Lengai (one of the most famous volcano in the world), Ngorongoro Crater and Embagai Craters. Students will study the impressive fault escarpment that marks the western boundary of the East Africa Rift Zone as well as understand the implication of the continental rifting and associated volcanism to evolution of early humans in East Africa. Students will visit nearby paleoathropological sites at Laetoli (3.5 million years old hominin footprint site) and Peninj that provide an important contrast to those studied in the Olduvai sites. Will there be additional organized activities? Field studies will be preceded by evening or morning lectures Is travel restriced during free time? Not restricted Archaeology Field School Contact Information and WebsiteField School Website: http://geology.indiana.edu/njau/tanzania/index.htmlField School Contact Information Jackson Njau Field School Contact E-mail: Be sure to let the program know you heard about their field school on http://www.ShovelBums.org: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Field School Contact Website: http://geology.indiana.edu/njau/index.html |
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