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June 27 - July 25, 2012


Location: The Israel Coast Exploration (ICE) Project welcomes interested students to our joint underwater/terrestrial archaeological field school. This field school will be a crucial piece of a new, transdisciplinary experiment being developed by a consortium made up of the University of Rhode Island, The Israel Antiquities Authority, and other partners. This excavation will apply an integrative archaeology model to three of Israel's coastal cities, Akko, Caesarea, and Ashkelon, making this project the first in the region to focus on these coastal cities simultaneously from land and sea. Our goal will be to use this new model (and a variety of theoretical, methodological, and technological approaches) to locate, excavate, and study the Hellenistic harbors of the three cities, literally changing the map of ancient Israel. For the terrestrial team, there are no pre-requisites for this trip (other than an interest in the material). For the underwater team, participants will need AAUS diver in training status.

Program Fees (Tentative):

Terrestrial Program - $4,300

Underwater Program - $4,900

Program Fees Include:

  • 8 URI credits
  • Triple or quadruple room occupancy
  • Breakfast, lunch, & dinner
  • Program related excursions
  • Excavations & activities
  • In-country travel
  • Airport pick-up & drop-off

AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED

Academics:

  • Earn 8 credits through URI's Honors Program.
  • Course 1: HPR 310: Archaeological Theory and Fields Method (4 credits). Hands on introduction to the field methods and theory of archaeological work.
  • Course 2: HPR 307: Israel's Coast: A Case Study (4 credits). Case study in Public Archaeology, Conservation and Heritage.

Cultural Activities: Included in the program costs (as a part of the curriculum) are a number of local and regional tours, guided by local experts and the members of the Dig's professional staff and focusing on a variety of historical, political, cultural, and religious issues.



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Program Appication: Available Now!

Scholarship Application: Available Now!

Priority Application Deadline: March 30, 2012

Final Application Deadline (if space is available): May 1, 2012

Final Payment Due: May 31, 2012

For more information, please contact:

Kelly Watts

URI Faculty-Led Programs Coordinator
37 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI, 02881
(401) 874-2019
e-mail: spoie@etal.uri.edu
www.uri.edu/international

William Krieger
Co-Director, URI in Israel
Philosophy Department
Email: krieger@mail.uri.edu
Phone: 401-874-2812

 

Bridget Buxton

Co-Director, URI in Israel
History Department
Email: babuxton@mail.uri.edu
Phone: 401 874 4085

 

 

 

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