Students serve as members of a research team, and conduct excavations at a prehistoric site chosen for its information potential. Recent field schools have investigated sites in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Honduras, and Sardinia. Lectures, field trips, and tours of nearby sites complement knowledge gained through daily excavation. Special emphasis is placed on broad research issues, and the site's role in addressing unanswered questions. There are no prerequisites for thecourse and students of all term standings may participate.
Some prior course work in anthropology is beneficial.
Enrollment is limited, and interested students must apply during the fall semester preceding the summer course offering. The goals of the club are to promote interest in the discipline, to bridge the gap between students and teachers, to be a conduit for departmental and college information and opportunities, and to provide a forum for student interaction. These goals are met through a balance of discussions with faculty and graduate students, informational meetings, and social gatherings. The Anthropology Club is a student-run organization seeking to promote interest among all students in the different aspects of anthropology, including archaeology, biological anthropology, and cultural anthropology.