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Archaeology Field SchoolThe Megiddo ExpeditionApplication Deadline: On going University, Company, InstitutionTel Aviv University, Israel Location of field SchoolTel Megiddo Israel Field School OverviewProject DirectorsThe Expedition is directed by Israel Finkelstein and David Ussishkin (Tel Aviv University), with Eric Cline (George Washington University) serving as Associate Director (USA).Field School DescriptionThe program aims to integrate the excavation experience into archaeological theory and into contemporary archaeological and historical knowledge of Megiddo, the Jezreel Valley and the wider region. Field trips are included for registrants.
Field School Size: 50 Specialized skills you will have the opportunity to learnManual Mapping/drawing (plan views, profiles): YesTotal Station EDM mapping: Yes Traditional Photography: Yes Digital Photography: Yes Excavation Survey Techniques: Yes Interpreting stratigraphy: Yes Resortation conservation architecture: Yes Restoration and conservation of artifact: Yes Lab work: Yes Database: Yes Fauna identification: Yes Report writing: Yes Evening Lectures: 4 evenings a week there are two lectures Is travel during free time restricted?: No Academic, Credit Room and Board, & TuitionAcademic Credit: YesNumber of Credits: 3, 6, or 9 credits offered. $125 per credit. Institute of Archaeology, Tel Aviv University Room and Board Information: Kibbutz Guest House Rooms. 3 to 4 persons per room. Private Bathroom. Air Conditioning. Refrigerator, Electric Kettle etc. 3 meals a day x 5 day work week. (Room is 7 days a week) Swimming Pool, Laundry Service,BBQ area 7 day a week mini-market. Recommended readings http://megiddo.tau.ac.il/pubabib.html Web sites with additional information: www.jessicaseigel.com/articles/megiddo.shtml Archaeology field school contactNorma FranklinThe Megiddo Expedition The Institute of Archaeology Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv 69978 Israel email: megexc@post.tau.ac.il SummaryTuition is on and off site.Formal & informal. Teaching staff accesible at all time. Field trips. Party time. Dig T-shirt. A dig Newsletter. Team Members who come back every year! Quotes from former studentsToo many, all positive! |