We have just a little window at the moment as to what was going on, and we'd like to find out more. The area was significant at the time of European contact with the new world because it served as a central point between Plymouth Colony and Rhode Island. The dig site will be set up in traditional squares, with each student assigned to one square at a time. No experience is necessary and there are no course prerequisites. This course is designed to teach field and lab techniques as well as an appreciation of native people's culture.
Students can earn from two to six undergraduate or graduate credits.
For more information, contact Dr. Hoffman at the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, ext. To register, contact the Office of Continuing Education at ext.