Caribbean Field Studies In Archaeology

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Location:

Roseau, Dominica, West Indies

Description:

The Northwestern IPD Caribbean Field Studies program examines the historical and cultural trajectories of Caribbean peoples, past and present, and provides a critical foundation in archaeological field-work. Students will learn about the complex transformations that have characterized Caribbean history, archaeological field and laboratory methods, and the value of conducting community-oriented research. While focused on the island nation of Dominica, Eastern Caribbean, there will be excursions to Martinique and Puerto Rico to learn about the contours of contemporary Caribbean society.  Courses are taught by Mark W. Hauser, a professor in the Department of Anthropology and a leading archaeologist in the field of Historical Archaeology. 



Terms:

Spring Quarter 2013 (8 weeks)

Sponsor:

Northwestern University Office of International Program Development (IPD)

Website:

Caribbean Field Studies In Archaeology

Program Contact:

Karey Fuhs, Assistant Director; International Program Development Office; 1800 Sherman Ave., Suite 4-700; Phone: 847-467-6953

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Language Requirements

No language requirement; non-language courses taught in English.

Academic Specialties

Archaeology, Anthropology

Course Type

  • ANTHRO 321-SA: Archaeological Field Methods (1 credit)
    In this course, students will receive practical training in archeological field methods and techniques at the excavation site on Dominica, including landscape survey methodologies, mapping through computer aided technologies such as GIS, and excavation techniques.
  • ANTHRO 325-SA: Archeological Field Methods Laboratory (1 credit)
    Students will learn how to identify and analyze archaeological artifacts and conduct analyses of archeological methods (faunal, botanical, artifact, or soil analysis) through first-hand experience and using various techniques. At the end of the program, each student will become responsible for presenting a lecture on a particular kind of material culture and relate it to research goals.
  • ANTHRO 391-SA: Archaeology, Ethics, and Contemporary Society (1 credit)
    Ethical issues in the practice of archaeology; focus on developing archaeological materials relevant to contemporary society.
  • ANTHRO 390-SA: Peoples and Cultures of the Caribbean (1 credit)
    Students will use key anthropological insights about value judgments and cultural relativism to examine the survival strategies and turbulent histories of contemporary Caribbean, with particular emphasis on Dominica. Students will learn about Dominica's rich history by participating in excursions to the Carib territory, Portsmouth, Delices, and other communities to get a sense of the variety of everyday life in contemporary Dominica.

Program Costs

Spring 2013: Please refer to the IPD program website.


Application Requirements

  • The application deadline for IPD Spring Quarter 2013 programs is November 1, 2012.
  • Interested students should contact the IPD office at 847-467-6953 to set up an interview with Karey Fuhs.