2009 Course Handbook
AHST310: Archaeological Field Work
D1 students complete six weeks' full-time participation in an excavation in Egypt during the excavation season (usually November to January), visit other nearby archaeological sites and present a research essay on a topic related to the excavation. Numbers in this option are strictly limited and prospective students must consult Professor Kanawati, Associate Professor Ockinga or Dr Köhler prior to enrolment.
D2 students participate in a Mediterranean or Near Eastern archaeological project of their own choice. The Department has an arrangement with the University of Ohio for students to participate in an archaeological project at Isthmia, Greece. Before enrolment students must consult with the unit coordinator (Dr Ken Sheedy) and complete a form outlining the proposed fieldwork project. Students are expected to have already completed at least one unit from either AHST100, AHST210, AHST236, AHST239, AHST336 or AHST380/381 (Aegean Bronze Age option). The Department may provide a list of suitable fieldwork projects.
Students are individually responsible for meeting the tuition and residential charges and otherwise for planning and paying for travel and accommodation. Advice on obtaining concessions and grants-in-aid may be obtained through the Department. Assessment will be in the form of a research essay set by the unit coordinator but may incorporate assessment provided by the director of the fieldwork project.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | see below |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Ancient History staff |
| Prerequisites: | Permission of Executive Dean of Faculty |
| Corequisites: | |
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| Unit Designations: | Science |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Ancient History |