Topic ID #43009 – posted 2/4/2021 11:47 AM
Historical Archaeology Field School (RPA Certified)
benfordIUP
18th and 19th Century River Town Archaeological Field School
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) Certified Field School
Dates: May 10 – June 18, 2021
Website: https://www.iup.edu/anthropology/research/newport-site/
Description: Indiana University of Pennsylvania is offering two concurrent historical archaeology field schools at the site of Newport (36IN188), Pennsylvania. This field school is certified by the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA).
Newport, located near Blairsville, Pennsylvania, was founded circa 1790 and served as an important river town until the early 19th century. The town included several businesses, a hotel, a post office, and a wharf. The site is now completely abandoned. This year’s archaeological investigations will include shovel test pits, excavation units, geophysics, metal detecting, photogrammetry, and artifact analysis to better understand commerce and travel through the Pennsylvania frontier. Students will be exposed to both traditional and high-tech techniques with the goal of preparing them for cultural resource management and academic careers.
ANTH 320/520 Archaeological Field School (6 credits)
An introduction to archaeological survey, field excavation, and laboratory processing.
ANTH 740 Advanced Archaeological Field Methods (4 credits)
Advanced instruction in survey and excavation field methods and technology, with an emphasis on the application of research designs to field settings, and the logistics of supervising field projects.
Cost: Variable depending on credits and undergrad or grad level. The cost can be estimated using the IUP Tuition and Fee Cost Estimator (https://www.iup.edu/bursar/tuitionfees/). Housing may be available through the IUP Office of Housing and Residence Life (https://www.iup.edu/housing/) or can be obtained individually.
Registration: Visit the Summer Sessions website (https://www.iup.edu/summer/).
For additional information, contact Professor Ben Ford at ben.ford@iup.edu.
