Archaeological Field Studies in Alberta-Bodo
Department of Anthropology
CANCELLED
Dig into prehistory at the Bodo Archaeological Field School in east central Alberta. The field study is part of a multi-year research program undertaken by the U of A at one of the largest archaeological sites in Western Canada.
The Bodo Archaeological Locality, situated in an area of stabilized sand dunes, consists of numerous bison kill/processing/habitation sites, which record the story of communal bison hunting over the last 1,000 years. More recent studies suggest even older occupations in the area, with dates ranging up to ca 5,000 years ago. The multiyear research project is a partnership with local communities in the region.
This six-week field course will provide students with the hands on application of archaeological field and laboratory techniques. All studies are presented within the larger cultural, historical and natural landscape of this area of the province. Occasional field trips to other archaeological and cultural sites in the region are included.
Dates: May 25 - July 3, 2009
Location: Bodo, Alberta
Archaeology Field School in Bodo, Alberta
ANTHR 396 LEC 90/LAB 91
This is an introductory course in the basic archaeological field methods and techniques. The course consists of lectures on field and laboratory techniques and intensive ground survey, assessment and excavation at the Bodo Archaeological Locality. The course is divided into three main components:
- field survey and assessment strategies and techniques
- intensive site excavation and
- lab work on excavated materials
Students will be rotated through each of these phases of the field school. The primary emphasis, however, will be the archaeological excavations. Students will learn methods and concepts relevant to the reconstruction of the past life ways through the practice of field techniques and field exercises.
Prerequisites: An introductory anthropology or archaeology course and consent of the Department.
Accommodation and Travel: Accommodation will be in tents in a fully serviced, secluded campground in the Hamlet of Bodo; students are responsible for their own tents. Round trip transportation is provided.
Anticipated Costs: Standard University of Alberta tuition and fees apply. Additional cost includes subsidized accommodation and subsistence fee estimated to be $1,000.
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