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Field School

Ethnoarchaeology in Aboriginal Australia

Application Deadline: May 1, 2006
Field School Dates: June 25th - July 8th, 2006

University,College, Institution:

Flinders University of South Australia
Arnhem Land, Australia

Field School overview

  • Field School Type: Survey and Ethnography
  • Time periods: 40,000BP to present
  • Number of years for field school: 2
  • Professional certification of this field school: Flinders University of South Australia

    Project Directors


    Dr. Sally K. May
    Department of Archaeology
    Flinders University of South Australia

    Associate Professor Claire Smith
    Department of Archaeology
    Flinders University of South Australia
    President, World Archaeological Congress

    Field School Description


    This fieldschool will teach students how to undertake ethical and culturally sensitive archaeological research. The skills that will be taught include research design, collecting oral histories, ethical interactions with Indigenous groups, rock art recording, archaeological site recording and community report writing. Under the guidance of Indigenous elders, this fieldschool provides a unique opportunity for learning and personal growth in the context of sharing daily life with Indigenous Australians. In 2006, this two week fieldschool will be held in Kunbarlanja (Oenpelli) in western Arnhem Land, Australia. Kunbarlanja is a remote Aboriginal community, about 3 hours drive from Darwin. During the fieldschool, students and staff will live in a dormitory-style house in the community. There is a small shop and a medical clinic nearby. Transport between Darwin and Kunbarlanja will be provided but students will need to make their own way to Darwin by the evening of June 24th. You will be


    Field school web site:ehlt.flinders.edu.au/archaeology/fieldsch/rock%20art/titlepage4.htm
    Field School Size: 1-15
    Minimum age: 18
    Is prior experience required?: No

    Specialized skills you will have the opportunity to learn


    Manual Mapping/drawing (plan views, profiles): Yes
    Compass mapping survey: Yes
    Traditional Photography: Yes
    Digital Photography: Yes
    Restoration and conservation of artifact: Yes
    Report writing: Yes

    Rain days free: Yes

    Is travel during free time restricted?: Yes

    Academic, Credit Room and Board, & Tuition


    Academic Credit: Yes
    Number of Credits: 6 units
    Students will need to arrange with their own institution for fieldschool credits to be counted towards their degree.
    Flinders University of South Australia

    Room and Board Information: Costs are:

    a. Fieldcosts AUD$1000
    plus
    b. Tuition costs see website

    Archaeology field school contact

    Dr. Sally K. May
    Department of Archaeology
    Flinders University of South Australia
    GPO Box 2100, Adelaide 5001,
    South Australia
    +61 8 8201 5307
    0409 042 165
    sally.may@flinders.edu.au

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