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Field SchoolKings River Valley ProjectApplication Deadline: 04/30
Location of Field SchoolCounty Wicklow, Ireland Field School Overview
Field School OverviewProject DirectorsDr. Aidan O'Sullivan (University College Dublin School of Archaeology) Dr. Graeme Warren (University College Dublin School of Archaeology) Dr. John O'Neill (University College Dublin School of Archaeology) Field School DescriptionThe School of Archaeology, University College Dublin, has recently established under the co-direction of Dr Aidan O Sullivan and Dr Graeme Warren, a multidisciplinary landscape archaeology research project exploring prehistoric, medieval and post-medieval settlement and landscape in the Kings River Valley, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. The project, specifically designed as an integrated UCD teaching and research program aims to investigate a range of themes: permanent/temporary settlement and economy in the west Wicklow uplands; continuity and change in movement and travel across the mountains; and core/periphery relationships between peoples of the mountains and wider regions (e.g. Kildare Plain, River Liffey Valley, Dublin).It is proposed to open the program to visiting students in the summer of 2006, under the directorship of Dr John Ó Neill. The program will comprise three modules as follows: Module I - An Introduction to Irish Archaeology (100 hours = 32 hours lectures, 8 hours museum visits, 24 hours assignments, 16 hours field trips and 20 hours self learning). Module II - Practical Skills in Archaeology (100 hours = 16 hours lectures, 46 hours seminars, 8 hours field visits, 46 hours filed work and 20 hours self learning). Module III - Archaeological Excavation (100 hours = 4 hours lectures, 20 hours on site learning, 8 hours seminars, 52 hours field work and 16 hours assignments). Each module will count for 5 credits, and will be two weeks in duration. The modules will run consecutively, and student may opt to take one, two or three of the modules in any academic year. Cost of all three modules is $7500; cost per module is $2500 (Module 1), $2825 (Module 2), $2825 (Module 3); cost includes tuition and accomodation. Field school web site: www.ucd.ie/archaeology/krvp/ Field School Size: 16-25 Minimum age: 18 Is prior experience required?: No Specialized skills you will have the opportunity to learnManual Mapping/drawing (plan views, profiles): YesTotal Station EDM mapping: Yes Remote Sensing: Yes Interpreting aerial photography: Yes Magnetometer: Yes Resistivity: Yes Traditional Photography: Yes Digital Photography: Yes Excavation Survey Techniques: Yes Interpreting stratigraphy: Yes Soils: Yes Lab work on rain days?: Yes Is travel during free time restricted?: No Additional information for students: Students have weekends free and are encouraged to use the time to widen their experience. Academic, Credit Room and Board, & TuitionAcademic Credit: YesNumber of Credits: 5 per module Tuition: included in fee Institution offering credit: University College Dublin Room and Board Information: Students will be accomodated on the UCD campus at Belfield in three, four or five-bedroomed self-catering apartments. These apartments are fully equipped, offering high standards of comfort and are well serviced by a wide range of services. For further information please go to www.ucd.ie/accommodation.htm Room and board cost: included in fee
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