ARCH1900 The Archaeology of College Hill
Instructor Jessica Nowlin Office, RI Hall Grad Studio - Office hours Monday 11am-12pm, Thursday 1-3pm at RI Hall Grad Studio
Teaching Assistant:Müge Durusu-Tanriover . Office, RI Hall Grad Studio - Office hours Tuesday 9am-10am, Thursday 11am-12pm at RI Hall 007
M 3:00–5:20 pm. (mandatory section - T 8:00-8:50 am).
This class will provide an introduction to the practice and process of archaeological fieldwork. Topics include the nature of field archaeology, excavation and survey methodologies, archaeological ethics, heritage management, computer technologies (such as GIS), and site and artifact analysis and conservation. Students will act as practicing archaeologists through the investigation of local historical and archaeological sites in the College Hill area (e.g. the John Brown House).
Please note: On September 12 only, the class will meet briefly in the assigned classroom (RI Hall 108) before going directly into the field (rain or shine)! Future classes will meet at the John Brown House at 52 Power St. Mandatory weekly sections will meet in Rhode Island Hall. Please come prepared on the first day of class to work outside. Space in this class is limited, and it is currently full. If you are not enrolled in the class and interested in taking it, please Do come to the first class meeting, as extra spaces may be added.Archaeological Reports from previous seasons:
John Brown House Archaeological Report 2008.pdf
JBH Site Report 2009.pdf
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