ANTH 424 - Belize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance Project Summer

Institution:

Sonoma State University

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Description:

A field school designed to introduce undergraduate students to archaeological fieldwork in the Maya lowlands of Belize. The project has a regional focus with a principal objective of studying the changes in settlement patterns and site relationships over time. Specific site focus and particular techniques taught may change from season to season. The curriculum focuses on instruction in archaeological field practice including excavation, data recording, artifact processing, and mapping. A particular focus of the project is the use of Global Positioning System, remote sensing, and Geographic Information Systems in archaeological analysis. The field school is offered in two four-week sessions. The first session typically begins the first Sunday in June and the second session typically begins the first Sunday in July. Sonoma State University is responsible for the instructional component of the field school. BVAR in Belize provides room, weekday board, and travel necessary to the project within Belize. Students pay a fee directly to BVAR for these services. This fee is subject to change. May be repeated for credit.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sonoma.edu

Phone Number:

(707) 664-2880

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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