The excavation teaches archaeological field techniques and recording methods andrnprovides experience of working on a large, long-running archaeological projectrnalongside other university undergraduates. Participants also learn communicationrnand teamwork skills.
Spending time on an archaeological excavation is a uniquernopportunity to contribute to a common aim whilst living and working in an activernresearch community. There are very few similar opportunities in Britain.
Period
02-07-2012 - 12-08-2012 (6 weeks)
Target group
Undergraduates and people with an interest in archaeology.
Course aim
To teach archaeological field techniques and recording methods as well as to providernexperience of working on a large, long-running archaeological project alongside other university undergraduates. Participants also learn communicationrnand teamwork skills. Spending time on an archaeological excavation is a uniquernopportunity to contribute to a common aim whilst living and working in an activernresearch community.
Credits
0.0 ECTS credits
Currently not for credit.
Course fee
GBP 250: Tuition fee.
Course leader
Prof. Amanda Clarke
University of Reading
Address: International Study and Language Centre, University of Reading PO Box 218, Reading
Postal code: RG6 6AA
City: Reading
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.reading.ac.uk/international-summer-school
E-mail: summerschool@reading.ac.uk
Phone: 00 44 118 378 6983
Silchester Field School
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Diverse
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2012-05-21, 00:00
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2025-09-29, 17:00
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Ioana Dinescu
