Location: Dos Hombres to Gran Cacao, Orange Walk District, Belize
The program is a phenomenal experience! Field work requires physical labor, great sense of humor, and a good attitude. You will be required to learn about Belizean cultures, Maya archaeology, and cultural sensitivity, among other things. You will be required to attend field school meetings, lectures, to spend many hours in the field taking part in field survey and/or excavations.
This program has two major interrelated themes. The first theme will be an examination of Belizean cultures via an anthropological viewpoint. Cultural anthropology is one of the four main areas of study within the discipline of anthropology. Students on this program will study modern Belizean life ways, the sociocultural history of the country, verbal traditions, and the impact of tourism and development, among other things. On this program, students will also become well-versed in cultural sensitivity and intercultural communication. The second theme, archaeology, includes practical training in field techniques and classes relating to archaeology and settlement studies. Archaeology is the study of ancient cultures through the analysis of material cultural remains.
This field school will serve as an introduction to the basic methods and techniques used in material cultural analysis, and provide an excellent opportunity for hands-on learning for the students. Students will make observations of archaeological finds and learn associated field techniques. Learn archaeological techniques, visit ancient ruins and earn HSU units in these two courses:, ANTH 306: Cultures of Belize (3) This course examines Belizean cultures, history and development. Students will study the impacts of ethnicity, class and gender experiences in various cultural practices, and examine the concepts of cultural identity and ethnic diversity in Belize. ANTH 357: Field Archaeology (3) The principal focus of the course will be instruction in the basic archaeology field techniques required both in cultural resource management and in more strict research settings.
The field school dates are May 19 to June 16. Check out the program's website for more information: http://www.humboldt.edu/belize/
Period(s) of Occupation: Late & Terminal Classic
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