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Field SchoolThe Tel es-Safi/Gath Archaeological Project field schoolApplication Deadline: May 1, 2006 Field School Dates: July 9th - August 4th, 2006 University, Company, InstitutionBar-Ilan University, Institute of Archaeology Location of Field SchoolBar-Ilan University is in Ramat Gan, Israel. The field school itself is held on site during the summer
Field School OverviewProject DirectorsProf. Aren M. Maeir, Institute of Archaeology, Ramat-Gan, 52900 ISRAEL (maeira@mail.biu.ac.il)Field School DescriptionSyllabus for A Workshop in Biblical ArchaeologyAcademic Field School at the Tell es-Safi/Gath Archaeological Project Prof. Aren. M. Maeir July 9 August 4, 2006 Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain academic and practical experience in the recovery and analysis of the material remains of an ancient culture. The focus of the practicum is on biblical or Syro-Palestinian archaeology. The course takes place during the four-week dig season at Tell es-Safi that is identified as biblical Gath of the Philistines. Students will participate in all aspects of the excavation, including digging and surveying at the site, gain experience in remote sensing applications, and participate in the various tasks that take place at the base camp, such as the washing and reading of pottery. Field trips to historical/archaeological sites and museums in the general area will be provided twice weekly. Lectures on topics relating to the site, the archaeology of Israel, and archaeological methodology will be held twice weekly. The course runs from Sunday through Friday each week. The course will be conducted at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Graduate students will receive additional reading requirements (which will be handed out during the course) that will be discussed in a weekly seminar-like forum. Academic credit for this course will be given through Bar-Ilan University, the second largest university in Israel, as part of the courses of the Department of Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology. The course coordinator is Dr. Yigal Levin, director of the education program of the Tell es-Safi/Gath Archaeological Project. The lectures will be presented by the project staff, as well as various distinguished guest lecturers. On completion of the course, the student will receive three (3) or six (6) academic credits, depending on the length of participation (2 or 4 weeks). Grading: 4 weekly quizzes on readings and lectures (for graduate students, participation in discussion seminar) @ 15% each = 60% (of the final grade). Daily field journal or final paper (to be determined by instructor) = 20% Excavation participation = 20% Field school web site: http://www.dig-gath.org http://gath.wordpress.com Field School Size: 50 Minimum age: 16 Is prior experience required?: No Specialized skills you will have the opportunity to learnManual Mapping/drawing (plan views, profiles): YesManual Transit: Yes Remote Sensing: Yes Radar: Yes Digital Photography: Yes Excavation Survey Techniques: Yes Interpreting stratigraphy: Yes Soils: Yes Restoration and conservation of artifact: Yes Artifact analysis: Yes Fauna identification: Yes Report writing: Yes Evening Lectures: Will there be evening lectures? Yes - ca. two a week, as well as a field trip every week to local archaeological sites Is travel during free time restricted?: No Additional information for students: For additional details and registration information and forms, please check out our websites: www-dig-gath.org and http://gath.wordpress.com Academic, Credit Room and Board, & TuitionAcademic Credit: YesTuition: 3 or 6 credits (for 2 or 4 weeks) Price: $500 for 2 weeks (3 credits) and $1000 for 4 weeks (6 credits), in addition to standard R&B. Name of Institution offering credit Room and Board Information: Room and board will be given at Kibbutz Revadim which is about 10 km away from the site. Rooms are hostel like, with options for 4-6, single or double rooms (different prices). Rooms include AC, sheets and towels, "normal" bathrooms and showers. Three meals a day (kosher food); use of pool, local store and giftshop. Price (in addition to fee for field school): For every week of work at the excavation, each volunteer must pay $340 (US). If one attends the entire four weeks of excavation, he/she shall receive a discount rate of $1310 (US). In addition, there is a non-refundable $20 application fee. Minimum stay - two weeks. Deadline for registration is May 1, 2006. Registration will be finalized with the receipt of $700, $1040 or $1330 (registration fee plus payment according to planned duration at excavation), in a personal or bank check, made out to The Israel Exploration Society . NO MONEY TRANSFERS ACCEPTED - PLEASE!! Option for Single or Double Rooms: Standard lodgings are 6 people per room. If you are interested in lodgings in a single or double room, there is an additional charge. Single rooms cost an additional $250 per week; Double rooms are an additional $100 per person per week. Recommended readings* John D. Currid. 1999. Doing Archaeology in the Land of the Bible: A Basic Guide. GrandRapids: Baker Books. Required Reading (undergraduate) * T. Dothan and M. Dothan. 1992. People of the Sea: The Search for the Philistines. New York: Macmillan. Suggested Reading (undergraduate) * V. Fritz. 1996. An Introduction to Biblical Archaeology (Translated by Birgit Mänz- Davies). Sheffield: Sheffield University Press, 1996. Suggested Reading (undergraduate) * E. Oren (ed.). 2000. The Sea Peoples and Their World: A Reassessment. Philadelphia: University Museum. Required Reading (graduate) * S. Gitin, A. Mazar and E. Stern (eds.). 1998. Mediteranean Peoples in Transition: 13th to Early 10th centuries BCE. Jerusalem: Israel Exploration Society. Suggested Reading (graduate) Additional web sites: www.dig-gath.org; http://gath.wordpress.com Archaeology field school contactProf. Aren Maeir Institute of Archaeology, Bar-Ilan UniversityRamat-Gan ISRAEL, 52900 ISRAEL Telephone ++972-3-5318299 Fax +972-3-5351233 E-mail: maeira@mail.biu.ac.il SummaryThe project and field is a great experience. We work with a very diverse group of people from all over the world, with absolutely great finds. There is a great atmosphere at the dig, and one learns while having a lot of fun. We have been doing this now for about a decade and the project runs very smoothly. Needless to say, there are t-shirts and hats for purchase.Quotes from former studentsGreat program - thanks a lot! Had a worderful time! |
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