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Summer Archaeology Programs
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Classical Studies, Art History and
Archaeology students are encouraged to spend at least one summer "in
the field," learning about the methods, processes, and disciplines
involved in excavation and field survey. While many of our
courses prepare students academically for the study of the ancient
world through material culture, there is absolutely no substitute for
first-hand experience on an excavation that focues on a specific
ancient site, has clearly defined research questions, and employs a
wide variety of specialists to gather, record, analyze and interpret
archaeological data.
Rollins students interested in summer
archaeology programs have several options:
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Rollins Alumnus Ben Scott '99 draws a wall
during the Summer 99
ACS Archaeological Field School at
Hacimuslar, Turkey.
Copyright Maria Daniels.
99.06.5014.48.
Email Dr. Elise
Friedland for more
information regarding archaeological study opportunities at
Rollins College
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1) ACS
Archaeology Program (Space
for 2 Rollins Students per year*)
As part of the Associated Colleges of the South,
Rollins participates in the ACS Archaeology Program. This unique,
joint American and Turkish project centers on the excavation and survey
of the site of Hacimusalar in the Elmali plain in southwestern
Turkey. The program consists of two components:
- Spring Term On-Line Course: Students are required to take a 1 credit hour
on-line course, entitled "Archaeological Practicum: The Archaeology of
Western Anatolia, Excavation and Survey at the Mound HacImusalar in the
ElmalI Plain."This course introduces students to the basics of
excavation, field survey, and archaeology of Classical Turkey. It
is taught by all of the faculty at participating ACS schools.
- Summer Archaeological Field School: Upon successful completion of the on-line course,
students are eligible to attend a 6 credit hour Archaeological Field
School at Hacimusalar, Turkey.
*Because there is only space for two Rollins
students per summer, interested students must apply to attend.
See Dr. Friedland for application procedure.
2) Mugello Valley
Archaeological Project: (www.smu.edu/poggio) Dr. Gretchen
Meyers serves as the director of the archaeological/conservation
laboratory of this archaeological field school in Tuscany, Italy.
Ongoing excavations have uncovered Etruscan and Roman material culture,
including evidence of monumental and domestic buildings. Interested
students earn course credit while learning excavation techniques and
principles. For more information see Dr. Meyers in the Classical
Studies Program.
3) Other opportunities:
Each year, the department purchases a copy of the Archaeological
Institute of America's Archaeological
Fieldwork Opportunities Bulletin for faculty and student
use. Dr. Elise Friedland, Cornell Scholar in Classical Studies,
assists students in identifying and applying to archaeological field
schools that are administered by other academic institutions. In
many cases, students can receive academic credit towards their major or
minor for their summer experiences. To date, Rollins students
have attended summer field schools at the following sites:
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