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Field SchoolOld Knik Townsite Archaeology Field SchoolApplication Deadline: 04/15/2006 Start Date: 06/05/2006 End Date: 07/07/2006 University, Company, InstitutionUniversity of Alaska Anchorage Location of field SchoolWasilla, Alaska
Field School OverviewProject DirectorsDavid R. Yesner, Professor of Anthropology, University of Alaska Anchorage, AKFran Seager-Boss, Cultural Resource Specialist, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK Field School DescriptionThis field school involves the complete excavation of the Gold Rush Era house of a traditional Dena'ina Athapaskan Indian chief. This large semisubterranean house is probably for an extended matrilineal family, and appears to be of a traditional style with a central hearth, sleeping benches, and steam bath room, and is expected to contain both Euro-American and Athapaskan Indian materials. The house sits on a high bench above Knik Lake at the mouth of a traditional salmon fishing stream. It is located close to a known historic Gold Rush era cemetery as well as a number of other Native houses. Students will learn all aspects of traditional excavation techniques, including site mapping and profiling, as well as use of laser transits and site photography. Students will also learn field laboratory processing and cataloging, and lectures will be given on geoarchaeology, zooarchaeology, and artifact analysis. Tours will be made of local museums and historic sites. There are numerousField school web site: www.uaa.alaska.edu/anthropology Field School Size: 1-15 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 Manual Transit: Yes Compass mapping survey: Yes Traditional Photography: Yes Digital Photography: Yes Excavation Survey Techniques: Yes Interpreting stratigraphy: Yes Soils: Yes Restoration and conservation of artifact: Yes Lab work: Yes Artifact analysis: Yes Fauna identification: Yes Lectures: Yes Lab work on rain days?: Yes Is travel during free time restricted?: No Additional information for students: Field conditions are optimal in the "sunny Knik" area. Temperatures are usually in the 70s, and range from the 50s to 80s. Site is on a secondary road within walking distance of restaurant, museum, and other facilities. The field school will be held on WeThFrSaSu to give opportunities for weekend volunteers and off-time for field school participants. All registrants will be sent a detailed letter specifiying what to bring, local activities, etc. Academic, Credit Room and Board, & TuitionAcademic Credit: YesNumber of Credits: 4 Tuition: $110 per credit hour (undergrad) Institution offering credit: University of Alaska Anchorage Room and Board Information: Low student fees cover supplies and equipment, and provide small salaries for graduate student supervisors. Students provide their own food; a small field kitchen will be available. Optional dormitory rooms are available on the UAA campus for $40 per night. Room and board cost: $475 fees for 5 week excavation (ca. $100 per week) Archaeology field school contactDavid R. YesnerDepartment of Anthropology, University of Alaska, 3211 Providence Drive Anchorage, AK 99508 USA Telephone: (907) 786-6845, 786-6840 (sec.'y) Fax: (907) 786-6850 E-mail: afdry@uaa.alaska.edu, mammothman@gci.net |