010: Digging remains and Biological Anthropology in Sanisera (Menorca – Spain)Course Format
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If you have not previously participated as a volunteer in a field school and would like to experiment and gain knowledge with different excavation techniques and methodology during 16 days in two distinctly different sites, this course would be a good option for you.
It is difficult to find a course that allows you to explore both biological anthropology and archaeology where you can gain experience and knowledge in both excavating tombs with human remains and techniques used in excavating Roman structures.
You will experiment in both archaeology and biological anthropology, two areas with many similarities, but also many differences when excavating and treating recovered archaeological material in the laboratory.
At the end of this program you will have experience in both areas and will be able to better decide what path is best for you; biological anthropology or archaeology.
Both of the excavation sites are located on the northern coast of the island, surrounded by the sea and pristine and dramatic Mediterranean landscapes.
Previous knowledge or experience in archaeology or computer systems is not required.
Field School life & language
Participants will also be given lectures on methodology, Roman archaeology, Biological anthropology and classification of archaeological materials. Courses are given in both English and Spanish.
For every seven course days there are two days off.
The course is taught in English.
Assessment and certificate
Students keep a daily field journal, complete the course recording sheets and give a short final presentation; together with daily participation these make up the final grade (A to F). At the end of the course students receive a Certificate of Completion stating the course, dates, 101.5 instructional hours and final grade. On request, the Course Director issues a Student Evaluation Report for the student's university, and students with outstanding performance may receive a letter of recommendation. See the syllabus (PDF) and the Academic Credit page.
