2012 Field School
ANTHR 396 A/B (Archaeological Field Methods)
May 22-June 22, 2012
The archaeological field school will be conducted in two locations—the Rangeland Research Institute (Mattheis Ranch), northwest of Brooks, Alberta, and a rich and ancient prehistoric campsite site near Lake Wabamun, west of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Dr. John W. (Jack) Ives, Professor, Department of Anthropology
Executive Director, Institute of Prairie Archaeology
With teaching assistants as well as mapping applications from Dr. Kisha Supernant, Department of Anthropology.
This is an introductory course covering basic archaeological field methods and techniques. The three principal components of the course will concern:
- Field survey and site assessment strategies and techniques;
- Intensive site excavation; and
- Lab work and cataloguing of excavated materials.
Information and Orientation Meetings
Information and orientation sessions will be scheduled from November 2011 through March 2012, and will be announced through the Department of Anthropology, including notices on our web page.
Accommodation & Travel
All travel costs during the field school will be covered through fees connected with the course. While working at the Rangeland Research Institute, students will need the capacity to camp for roughly 7-10 days. Our Lake Wabamun activities will involve daily travel to and from Edmonton.