Hello Hist Arch Students,
There are still a few spots open for this summer's archaeological field school in Caribbean Archaeology. The field school will investigate the site of Fort Charles - one of the earliest and longest-lived British forts in the Caribbean. First constructed in the early 1600s, this fort remained in use until the 1890s. Our work this summer continues previous years' excavations, which were the first archaeological project investigating this intriguing site and its 250-year history.
This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn archaeological field techniques while immersing themselves in the culture of one of the Caribbean's most picturesque islands. Home to a relatively small population (~12,000), Nevis is located in the eastern Caribbean and daily flights depart New York and Newark international airports. Most students will find cheaper flights to the neighboring island of St. Kitts, where the field school director will meet you, and together we will take a 45 minute ferry to Nevis. This is a residential field school meaning students will spend three weeks on the island. Participants have the majority of afternoons and weekends to themselves, and field trips will introduce you to Nevis's prehistoric and colonial heritage.
There are no prerequisites for the course and it is open to all students regardless of major. The program cost for undergraduates is three hours of undergraduate credit, $1,200 for room and board, and round-trip airfare (approximately $600-$700). Graduate students are also invited to attend. This is an affordable way to spend three weeks experiencing the inviting culture of another country.
Interested students should contact Dr. Edward González-Tennant ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>). You can find more information including site background, field school objectives, basic information, and the student application by visiting http://www.gonzaleztennant.net/nevis
Application Deadline Extended: $200 deposit and application materials due by April 3rd.
Sincerely,
Ed González-Tennant
Edward González-Tennant, PhD, RPA
Assistant Professor of Archaeology & GIS
Director, MA in Anthropology Program
Director, Geographic Information Systems Program
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
732-571-4458 | Web: www.gonzaleztennant.net
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