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Month: February 2016

Fieldwork Opportunity: Summer School of Archaeology University of Pisa (Italy)

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On February 26, 2016

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Each summer the University of Pisa offer a special summer course of Archaeology in the Abruzzo region (central Italy). The Archaeological summer school in Abruzzo (Italy) 2016 is a four-week course organized in collaboration with Soprintendenza Archeologia dell’Abruzzo and with the important support of other research centers for Mediterranean studies: ICCOM-CNR U.O.S. of Pisa, Institute for Mediterranean Studies (IMS) of Crete and INGV of Roma. The aim of our intensive course is to increase awareness and competencies about archaeological and methodological issues through an intensive four weeks program of lectures, laboratory and field activities.
Essential Information about the Summer School:

  • School activities will be carried out in Abruzzo, one of the most beautiful region in central Italy.
  • School dates: July 11th to August 7th, 2016 (deadline May 15)
  • Field activities will be carried out in two important sites: Colle Santo Stefano (Neolithic period) and Alba Fucens (Roman site), in order to provide students with in-depth knowledge of techniques and methodologies of modern archaeological research.
  • Our program give to any participant 10 ECTS (European academic system)*and is open to undergraduate, graduate and post graduate students.
  • To apply is necessary to fill and send the application form (downloadable from the website).
  • Fees: 2150 Euro (cost includes the school activities, accommodation and meals. International travel and all other than not specified are unfortunately not included).
    *For non-European students is the administrative office of their University liable for transfer and recognizing of credits. In case of need, the administrative office can ask for documents, necessary to facilitate credits transfer, to the Support Summer School office of Pisa University. (Support Summer School office: support.summerschool@adm.unipi.it).

To find more information about our program, visit our web-site: http://www.cfs.unipi.it/summerschool-abruzzo/ or our Facebook-page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Summer-School-of-Archaeology-Abruzzo-Italy-University-of-Pisa/1402573946710809
For questions please contact us via summerschool.abruzzo@cfs.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­unipi.it or cristiana.petrinelli@unipi.it

CFP: 2017 AIA Annual Meeting

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On February 26, 2016

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2017 AIA Annual Meeting: Submission Deadline

The first submission deadline for the 118th AIA Annual Meeting is fast approaching.  The 2017 Meeting will be held in Toronto, Canada from January 5-8. We encourage everyone to review the full Call for Papers (available at www.archaeological.org/meeting/CFP) prior to submitting. Submission forms can be accessed at www.archaeological.org/meeting/CFP/forms.

Deadline for Submissions
As in past years, all colloquium sessions must be submitted by the first round of deadlines in March. Workshops and open session submissions may be submitted to meet either the March deadlines (if an early decision is needed to acquire a visa or obtain funding) or the second set of deadlines in August. The full submission system will be open through August 21, 2016.  Lightning Session and Roundtable proposals will be accepted through November 13, 2016.  If you expect to be in the field without Internet access you may submit your abstracts early, but you will not be notified of the PAMC’s decision until late September.

* First Deadline: Sunday, March 13th and Sunday, March 27th (with $25 fee)
* Second Deadline: Sunday, August 7th and Sunday, August 21st (with $25 fee)

All submissions must be made electronically by means of the online submission system via the AIA website. All submissions, of course, must pass the PAMC’s vetting process to be put onto the program. The online submission forms and supporting documents are available on the AIA website.

* View the 2017 Call for Papers: www.archaeological.org/meeting/CFP
* Online Submission Forms: www.archaeological.org/meeting/CFP/forms

CFP: 17th Annual Cambridge Heritage Research Group Seminar

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On February 22, 2016

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The Heritage of Displacement:
Forced Migration in the Mediterranean through History

Saturday, 14 May, 2016
McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, University of Cambridge
Throughout history mass movements of  people have created heritage, at the time and retrospectively. Sites left behind are reused or fall into ruin, objects are taken on journeys, cultural practices are introduced to new environments, and,  sometimes, return journeys are attempted. This movement generates countless stories and leaves a ‘trail of crumbs’ of both tangible and intangible heritage.
Please send abstracts of no more than 300 words by 29 February 2016 to Margaret Comer (mac201@cam.ac.uk).
To register, please contact Minjae Zoh (mz369@cam.ac.uk)
The Heritage of Displacement – Poster
The Heritage of Displacement – Call for Papers
The Heritage of Displacement – Registration Form

Fieldwork Opportunity: Menorca, Spain Summer Field School Information Session

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On February 22, 2016

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Menora Field School in Archaeological Heritage Management

Information Session
Friday, February 26, 4pm
675 Commonwealth Avenue, Room STO 253
Boston, MA
Boston University’s Menorca Field School in Archaeological Heritage Management (Summer) offers an intensive introduction to contemporary principles and practice of preserving the world’s precious cultural heritage while exploring the rich cultural and natural sites of the island of Menorca, Spain. The easternmost of Spain’s Balearic Islands, Menorca is a UNESCO biosphere reserve and a candidate for World Heritage status. Menorca preserves archaeological and cultural sites from every period of its prehistory and history, ranging from megalithic Bronze/Iron Age settlements of the local Talayotic Culture to 20th-century remains of the Spanish Civil War. The island’s rich cultural legacy, together with its impressive and diverse natural settings, makes Menorca an outstanding laboratory for studying cultural heritage management.
http://www.bu.edu/abroad/programs/menorca-field-school-in-archaeological-heritage-management/
Menorca Heritage field school is from June 8 – July 14.
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CFP: North American Theoretical Archaeology Group (TAG) 2016

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On February 5, 2016

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Call for Papers
North American Theoretical Archaeology Group (TAG) 2016
Theme: “Bolder Theory: time, matter, ontology and the archaeological difference”

We have all been inspired by theory. At one stage or another in our archaeological careers, we’ve encountered thinking that prompted us to ask new questions, work with new models and heuristics, pursue new lines of empirical enquiry, expose ourselves to inter-disciplinary thought, question our operating assumptions, or confirm our unspoken ideas and inclinations. Bold theory: theory that makes a difference – to us, to the discipline, to those we work with, and perhaps to other disciplines and our public partners.
This year the conference’s setting in Boulder, Colorado merges with our theme: what is bolder theory? Across the academy we sense an increased interest in things, in the matter of life. At the same time archaeologists are taking descendant and stakeholder communities seriously, including an increased commitment to consider alternate, non-Western philosophies and values. Collectively these ideas are provoking bold theorizing in archaeology. The plenary session will get us thinking about bold theory through considering the congruence of non-Western philosophies and theoretical approaches that take, to varying degree, a relational perspective on people and things. While issues of ontology, indigenous philosophy, animism and temporality will form the basis of the plenary session conversation, we encourage participants to consider bold theory in the broadest sense and sessions need not be limited to these topics.

Deadlines:
Session Proposals  | EXTENDED to February 7, 2016
Paper Proposals   | Opens February 7, 2016 | Deadline February 22, 2016
Session Rosters  | March 1, 2016
Early Registration | March 1, 2016Details: http://anthropology.colorado.edu/tag2016/

Fieldwork Opportunity: Archaeology of the Roman Frontier (Transylvania, Romania)

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Archaeology of the Roman Frontier (Transylvania, Romania) – Field School Opportunities in Field Archaeology, Applied Geophysics and Ethnoarchaeology/Museology


Our programs are intensive hands-on projects designed to immerse our participants in an active research environment and provide the opportunity for the acquisition of practical, technical and specialized field skills. Our research area focuses on Transylvania (Romania), a region essential to the prehistoric and historic development of the Old World – Europe. Transylvania, by its geographic position as one of the main access roads in and out of Europe, and by its highly fertile lands and natural resources (i.e. salt, copper, tin, iron, silver, gold, etc.), was at the core of the multiscalar transformative processes instrumental in European construction.
It is the last European territory conquered by the Roman Empire. Its riches has saved the Empire for collapse for another two centuries. Our projects focus on questions of transition and persistence in liminal contexts, creolization, identity and status negotiation/representation in unstable and dynamic environments, socio-cultural and spiritual adaptation as it pertains to times of crisis.
Our Roman frontier archaeology projects encompass the totality of “provincial life”, ranging from the evolution and integration of military life into the socio-economic and political fabric of frontier imperial society, the development of great urban centers such as Sarmizegetusa Ulpia Traiana, the various aspects of rural provincial life and landscape strategies, and, finally, creation and expression of identity in transitory contexts.
ARCHAEOLOGY – EXCAVATION (2 weeks minimum):

APPLIED FIELD METHODS:

For more information,  visit our website: www.archaeotek-archaeology.org , or contact us at archaeology@archaeotek.org . All our projects are designed as intensive hands-on field experience programs, complemented by evening lectures, and, as such, are open to both credit students and non-credit participants. For thousands of pictures and perspectives from our past participants, visit our Facebook ArchaeoTek Community page.
Our projects are open to both credit students (both undergraduate and graduate) and non-credit participants (both student and non-student).

CFP: 4th International Landscape Archaeology Conference

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On February 1, 2016

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The 4th International Landscape Archaeology Conference will be hosted by the Department of Archaeology and Ancient History. It will be held at Uppsala University on 23-25 of August, 2016.
The LAC 2016 Scientific Committee is now inviting submissions of abstracts for individual papers and posters!
Deadline: 1st of April 2016
Call for papers and posters: http://www.arkeologi.uu.se/digitalAssets/447/447246_1call_for_individual_papers_and_posters.pdf
Abstract submission form and further information is available at the LAC 2016 web page: http://www.arkeologi.uu.se/LAC_2016+/?languageId=1.

Fieldwork Opportunity: Vienna Program in Urban Archaeology

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On February 1, 2016

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Vienna Program in Urban Archaeology
University of Illinois Study Abroad

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Fall 2016 semester abroad, 12 credits (6 advanced)
A unique opportunity to truly dig into Europe’s past!
Explore Vienna’s landscape and cultural developments from Roman times to the present.
The Vienna Program in Urban Archaeology allows you to join Vienna’s archaeologists for a semester in their quest to uncover the city’s buried heritage. You will be front-and-center as the team of 30 full-time archaeologists maps new excavation sites, forges beneath the city on its latest hunts, and surfaces Vienna’s hidden treasures. In the process, you will receive extensive training in archaeological field methods as well as the essential lab techniques necessary to analyze and catalogue the findings. You will also gain experience in museum studies, working with the staff of the Vienna Museum (home of the city’s Archaeology Division) on the public presentation of your discoveries.
Feb. 15, 2016 application deadline
Detailed information and application links available at http://www.histarch.illinois.edu/Vienna/

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