Students will once again have a chance to partipate in a real, live archaeological "dig" this summer with the re-opening of our unusual on-campus archaeological excavation. It's a nineteenth-century family-farm site begun in 1973 by anthropology Professor David Day. In this summer's session, morning fieldwork will be supplemented by afternoon lectures and lab training in artifact analysis. The course carries 3 credits and will run as a "variable-length" course July 7-17, Monday through Thursdays only, from 9am to 3:30pm, with a break for lunch. (Summer Session II)
When first begun, work at the site attracted much local media attention and was visited (with prior arrangement) by numerous area school groups. Archaeological excavations are much-sought-after fieldwork experiences and workers can look forward to a lively mix of participants, hands-on involvement and fascinating lectures and be part of "behind-the-scenes" lab work. Conmtact: Prof. Day (x3227) or Prof. Ann Morton (who will supervise this summer's work) at amorton@Rochester.rr.com.
david day
anthropology
04/23/2003 |