Opportunities to participate in 2006
The Knowlton Prehistoric landscape Project
is run by the School of Conservation Sciences at Bournemouth
University. The project integrates a research led archaeological
investigation with training, being a field-school for undergraduates on
a number of programmes currently offered by the School ( BSc
Archaeology, BSc Field Archaeology, FdSc Field Archaeology, BSc
Archaeological and Forensic Science, BA Archaeology and Prehistory).
About 60 students and staff will be participating in the project this
upcoming season.
Two kinds
of external participation are offered:
Volunteers: Whether
experienced in archaeology or not, volunteers are welcome to join the
field school for a minimum of 2 weeks. Volunteers can expect to
participate in
a wide variety of excavation and field survey tasks and will receive
appropriate tuition in the application of methods, approaches and
procedures. A certificate of attendance will be provided for all
volunteers.
Students:
Individuals engaged in a programme of study relating to archaeology
anywhere in the world are welcome to join the field school. For 2006
participation is offerd at two levels:
- Level 1. Students who
wish to gain practical experience in
archaeological fieldwork and who are doing so as part of a placement
requirement for a programme of full or part-time education.
Registration with the Field School is offered for a minimum period of 2
weeks during which time you can expect to participate in a wide variety
of excavation and field survey tasks and will receive appropriate
tuition in the application of methods, approaches and procedures. In
addition you will able to attend a series of supporting lectures
designed as part of the full credit rated programme for external
participants. As a student registerred participant you will also
recieve a transcript of your tasks undertaken and performance
record which can be appended to pro forma documents provided by your
home institution.
- Level 2. Students or
prospective studentswho wish to accumulate educational credit can opt
to undertake a 4 week placement where you will temporarily enrol as a
Bournemouth University student studying for academic credit (CAT 20pts,
ECTS 10pts or US 5pts) in association with our undergraduate unit
Applied Field methods. Over the 4 week period you will participate in a
wide range of field survey and excavation procedures where you will
receive hands on training supported by a lecture programme to reinforce
your learning experience and skills set. During your participation you
will be required to keep a log book which is periodically assessed and
which will ultimately be submitted for final assessment alongside a
formal report. Succesful completion of the report and logbook will lead
to the award of academic credit which can be used in student exchange
programmes throughout Europe and North America. The dates
for this option (4 weeks) are August 14th September 10th 2006
inclusive.
Course
validation details and specification relating to this unit (AHE 205,
Applied Field Methods) can be sent upon request to potential applicants
seeking to participate in this capacity.
For all
participants, work on site will take place daily between 0900hrs - 1730
hrs, Sunday to Friday (with Saturdays off). All participants in the
project should normally be aged 16 years or over unless accompanied by
a parent or guardian.
Costs
Option 1 |
Volunteer participants including
daily transport to the site from Bournemouth University (including tea
and coffee) NB Minimum participation 2 weeks
|
£50 p/wk |
Option 2
|
Student placement participation
(minimum placement 2 weeks)
|
£85 p/wk |
Option 3
|
Student participation for validated
course (4 weeks)
Includes tuition fees, examination fees, course materials, tea and
coffee, transportation to site from Bournemouth University. |
£550 |
N.B. None of the above costs include accommodation or meals
Bournemouth University is recognized by the US Department of Education
(OPE ID 03350300). For North American students our Title IV code for
HEA Programs is 03350300 and our British Columbia registration code is
PVAE.
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Accommodation
Limited Accommodation is available in student residences in Bournemouth
for the duration of your stay if required. Enquiries as to the type and
price of accomodation available can be made by contacting Julie Gill at
jgill@bmth.ac.uk or by telephoning +44(0)1202 965 823. Places will be
offered strictly on a first come first served basis. Other
sources of accommodation in the Bournemouth area
is usually plentiful during the
summer months (so long as you book in advance) and students and
volunteers may of course make their own arrangements. As Bournemouth is
a
coastal tourist resort and is located near to a World Heritage Site
(Dorset and Devon coast Jurrasic coast) it commands a wide
range of
accommodation to suit the tastes and pocket of the individual.
Further information about accommodation available in and around
Bournemouth can be obtained from Bournemouth Tourist Information
Office. Tel +44 (0)1202 567 007 or website : www.bournemouth.com
Applications
and further enquiries
An
application form to join the project is available and will be sent to
everyone registering an interest to participate or use the printable
online version (2006 Application form). Completed forms together with
payment and any other
correspondence should be mailed to the address below. Cheques should be
made payable to Bournemouth University. Cancellations received
before 31st May 2006 will be subject to a £25 administration fee.
Cancellations received after 31st May 2006 are non refundable.
Upon acceptance any further joining
instructions will be forwarded to applicant. The closing date for applications is
30th June 2006.
Contact
details:
Knowlton Prehistoric Landscape Project
School
of Conservation Sciences
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Poole, Dorset
United Kingdom
BH12 5BB
Fax: +44 (0) 1202 59 52 55
Email: knowlton@bournemouth.ac.uk
Contents
This page was written and compiled
by John Gale, School of Conservation Sciences, Bournemouth University.
jgale@bmth.ac.uk
Last revised: Date 9th Feburay
2006