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Archaeology Field School Location and DatesApplication Deadline2013-03-01 Start Date 2013-08-13 End Date 2013-09-12 Archaeology Field School Location Shimaki Paleolithic Site, Kamishihoro, Hokkaido, Japan Archaeology Field School Tuition and CreditsSponsoring College/InstitutionCentral Washington University Academic Credit 6 Archaeology Field School Tuition $1700-$2000 (approximate) Archaeology Field School Room and Board $650 (approximate) Archaeology Field School Travel $2100 (approximate) Additional Information on Tution/Room and Board/Travel Costs $850 (approximate) Archaeology Field School DescriptionThis is a field methods class requiring students to live and work together as a group while they learn archaeological field methods and contribute to the success of a long-term research project. The primary objective of the course is to provide students with instruction and practical experience in basic methods and techniques of archaeological fieldwork. The experience is gained in the context of a long-term research project designed to produce specimens, records, and data that will support further laboratory analysis and eventual publication of research results. Students thus will be making important contributions to the research while they are learning basic field methods. Through discussions and practical applications, students will develop a thorough understanding of how their work in the field relates to the overall research design of the Shimaki Paleolithic Archaeology Project. Archaeology Field School Additional InformationArchaeology Field School TypePrehistoric Time Period Paleolithic Field School Setting/Conditions Warm and humid. Expect high precipitation. The site is on an alluvial terrace within the city limits of Kamishihoro. How is the project area accessed each day The site is within 200 m of the campground. What is the daily schedule for the field school 7:30 Reveille Number of years this Archaeology Field School has been in operation 2 Is there a professional certification for this field school no Directors and Instructors Dr. Ian Buvit Specialized skills you will have the opportunity to learn Japanese excavation methods On rain days will there be lab work? yes Will there be additional organized activities? yes Will there be additional organized activities? no Is travel restriced during free time? no Archaeology Field School Contact Information and WebsiteField School Website: http://www.cwu.edu/~buviti/hokkaido.htmlField School Contact Information Ian Buvit 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 |
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