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Archaeology Field School

University of Hawaii Archaeological Field School at Waimea Valley, O'ahu

Application Deadline: March 30, 2006
Field School Dates: May 22-June 30, 2006

Field School Overview

  • Field School Type: Survey and excavation
  • Time Period(s) Prehistoric and historic-period archaeology
  • Field School Conditions: Field school is located in a rural area of the island that is about a one-hour drive from city of Honolulu
  • Field School Access: One-hour drive from Honolulu, but camping near the site may be available
  • Number of years for field school: This is a new field school!
  • Professional certification of this field school: The field school will be certified by ROPA

    Project Directors

    Dr. James M. Bayman, Associate Professor
    Department of Anthropology, University of Hawaii

    Field School Description

    The University of Hawaii is offering an archaeological field school at Waimea Valley Audubon Center, on the island of O'ahu. The program provides intensive training in archaeological survey, site excavation, and artifact analysis and interpretation. Students will attend lectures on Hawaiian archaeology and traditional history by local scholars and cultural practitioners. Field trips will be taken to selected archaeological and historical sites on the island.

    Waimea Valley is located on the stunningly beautiful North Shore of O'ahu. The valley has lush tropical forests, rich birdlife, picturesque cliffs, and a perennial river that drains to a coastal embayment along a white sand beach.

    The valley's ancient past is reflected in the remnants of houses (hale), agricultural features, religious temples (heiau), and rock shelters. In 1779, the valley was the first site of European contact on the island of O'ahu, a year after the British sailor -- Captain James Cook -- visited Hawai'i Island. The valley is currently administered by the National Audubon Society with oversight by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, a state agency in Hawai'i.


    Field school web site: www.anthropology.hawaii.edu/projects/waimea/
    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
    Total Station EDM mapping: Yes
    Compass mapping survey: Yes
    Radar: Yes
    Digital Photography: Yes
    Excavation Survey Techniques: Yes
    Interpreting stratigraphy: Yes
    Lab work: Yes
    Database: Yes
    Artifact analysis: Yes
    Report writing: Yes
    Evening Lectures: Lectures will be scheduled during some afternoons, and possibly evenings

    Is travel during free time restricted?: No

    Academic, Credit Room and Board, & Tuition

    Academic Credit: Yes
    Number of Credits: Six upper-division undergraduate or graduate credits will be offered by the University of Hawaii
    Tuition and fees: $2300 (includes a deposit of $100)

    Room and Board Information: Assistance locating housing is available, including on-campus housing and possibly camping near the field school location.

    Recommended readings

    Readings will be assigned at the beginning of the field school.

    Archaeology field school contact

    James M. Bayman
    Department of Anthropology, University of Hawaii
    2424 Maile Way, Saunders 346
    Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 USA
    Phone: 808-956-8511
    Fax: 808-956-4893
    Email: jbayman@hawaii.edu

    Summary

    The field school is located in one of the most beautiful rural valleys (and surfing beaches!) in the Hawaiian Islands. The traditional history of the valley is unique in Hawai'i and the archaeological record is largely unstudied. Students who participate in this field school will be the "founding members" of a brand new research program in Hawaiian archaeology. In addition to acquiring real-world experience in field archaeology, students will have the opportunity to explore and visit other cultural sites on the island.

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