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Archaeology Field Schools
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Start Date
2010-04-12
End Date
2010-05-03
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Archaeology Field School Location
South Coast, Western Australia
Sponsoring College/Institution
Academic Credit
Archaeology Field School Tuition
Archaeology Field School Room and Board
Archaeology Field School Travel
Included in the fieldschool fee
Additional Information on Tution/Room and Board/Travel Costs
AUD$3500
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Directors and Instructors
Doc Reynolds (Cultural liaison and logistics) David Guilfoyle (Archaeologist, Applied Archaeology Australia) Myles Mitchell (Research Archaeologist, University of Western Australia) Ross Anderson (Maritime Archaeologist, WA Maritime Museum) Kevin Hollar (USA Surveyor)
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Archaeology Field School Description
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD EXPERIENCE!April 12th – May 3rd 2010(Gabbie Kylie Foundation, National Trust of Australia (W.A.))
What you will do!
Archaeological survey of Cape Arid National Park
Mapping of stone arrangements
Artefact identification, recording and analysis
Archaeological mapping, survey, and excavations at the complex heritage place – Tooklejenna (Israelite Bay, east of Esperance)
Historical archaeological recording of 1800s cottage
Archaeological Survey at Woody Island
Weed and pest control for Island conservation
Maritime Archaeology Workshops and Experiences
COORDINATORS: Doc Reynolds (Cultural liaison and logistics)David Guilfoyle (Archaeologist, Applied Archaeology Australia)Myles Mitchell (Research Archaeologist, University of Western Australia)Ross Anderson (Maritime Archaeologist, WA Maritime Museum) Kevin Hollar (USA Surveyor)
COSTCost is $3,500 per person and includes accommodation, food, and equipment for the field school. Note: Participants must find their own way to and from Esperance.
SCHEDULEArrive in Esperance for cultural awareness and field school workshop on the first day then travel by 4WD bus along the coast to various locations with the Traditional Owner community and specialists. All camping equipment and food is provided. Experience the amazing coastline, islands, and outback woodland while learning skills in archaeological survey, mapping, excavation, GPS navigation and recording, stone artefact analysis, community engagement, and land care.
Please contact the programme coordinator if you would like to arrange course credit from your institution. David Guilfoyle: davidg@appliedarchaeology.com.au
Visit the Fieldschool website for any additional information and the registration form: http://www.naturalheritage.org.au/April-May_2010.html
Field School Website
Field School Contact Information
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David Guilfoyle
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