During Summer Quarter 2007 the Department of Anthropology will offer a field school as part of a Landscape Archaeology project in the region of Balagne, NW of Corsica (FRANCE). This field school is part of La Balagne Landscape Project, an interdisciplinary project aimed at understanding the social and environmental evolution of the landscapes in this region. The project is conducted in collaboration with members of the local university (Université Pascal Paoli of Corsica) and with members of the University of Winchester (UK).

La Balagne Landscape Project started officially in 2006. It represents the first large-scale systematic survey and paleo-environmental reconstruction project conducted on the island. While the Mediterranean has been the focus of many archaeological projects, Corsican archaeology is relatively unknown.

During this season we aim to complete a geoarchaelogical borehole survey in the Etang de Crovani and to commence a new survey in a coastal lagoon at the mouth of the Ostriconi valley. This valley has historically connected the interior of Corsica to La Balagne. Previous work on the lagoon indicates that at least 6m of sediments are preserved, suggesting that the stratigraphic sequence spans at least the second half of the Holocene. Core samples will be extracted across this lagoon and adjacent marshland. We will also continue the archaeological survey of several areas in Balagne (lower Fangu Valley, upper basin of Capo Bragajo). This survey will concentrate on identifying and recording surface scatters, settlement remains, and other landscape features.

Amenities

Students and faculty will be housed at the Forestry Research Center of Piriu. This center offers basic living facilities (cooking, beds, hot showers, toilets) and lab space.

{Piriu forestry station}

{A meeting in the Piriu dining room}

{Most meals are eaten outisde on the patio at Piriu}

Course

ARCHY 270 – Field Course in Archaeology (12 quarter credits)

During this field school you will gain experience in several archaeology lab and field skills:

• Differential GPS mapping (Trimble ProXH)
• Surveyors level
• Basic GIS skills (ArcGIS 9.2)
• Aerial Photography mapping
• Field Recording (Drawing, Photography)
• Sediment cores (using Troels-Smith system)
• Bore drilling (Eijelkamp petrol-powered)

The field school will include a series of afternoon lectures on archaeological surveying, principles of litho- and biostratigraphy, Balanine paleoenvironments & Corsican prehistory. In addition we have scheduled a 3-day field excursion to the Southern part of the island to visit several important archaeological sites.

{extracting a bore sample at Crovani}

Eligibility

Any UW student who has successfully completed ARCHY 205 with a 3.0 or higher is eligible. Non-UW students with similar qualifications are also eligible. Students interested should download this form to apply. Based on eligibilty criteria, students will be pre-selected for an interview on campus. Those that are finally selected will be notified by email and letter.

No prior French experience is necessary though knowledge and willingness to practice will be highly beneficial.

Application Deadline (EXTENDED)

Applications are due to the Program Director (Dr. Llobera) by April 16. Applications can be downloaded by clicking here. Completed applications may be delivered electronically or in printed form.

{Using GPS survey equipment at the beach in Crovani}

Financial Aid

Most forms of financial aid may be utilized for this program. UW students should contact UW Financial Aid to verify that their awards will apply. Non-UW students should contact the financial aid office at their home institution to inquire about financial aid for study abroad. Please reference ipe.washington.edu for further information about financial aid and scholarships.

Program Fees

UW Students

• $3750 program fee (for 12 credit hours)
• $200 IPE fee

Non-UW Students

• $3750 program fee (for 12 credit hours)
• IPE fees ($200 IPE fee + $200 Non-UW student fee)

Given the collaborative nature of the project, the number of available openings is restricted to SIX students. If you are interested please check with us to find out the latest information on the actual costs.

The total fees amount includes instructional costs, program excursions, room and board and the fees charged by IPE: $200 for UW students and $400 for non-UW students. This amount does not include airfare, textbooks, health insurance or other personal expenses. Program fees are paid in dollars; most program expenses are paid in euros. The Archaeology Field School reserves the right to modify the program fee based upon dollar devaluation or severe inflation. If such a change occurs, students will be notified of the increase and an adjustment will be made to the final program payment. Costs may also decrease, pending enrollment and calculation of outside funding.

Fees will be charged to students’ UW accounts and will be payable to UW Student Fiscal Services in the same way that tuition is paid.

UW Student Payment Schedule

• $350 non-refundable deposit due April 27, 2007.
• $500 program fee payment due May 25, 2007.
• Program fee balance due July 6, 2007
• $200 IPE fee due July 6, 2007

Non-UW Student Payment Schedule

• $350 non-refundable deposit due April 27, 2007.
• Program fee balance due May 25, 2007.
• $400 IPE fees due July 6, 2007

Withdrawal Policy

UW students withdrawing from the program by May 25, 2007 will not be responsible for paying anything beyond the non-refundable $350 program deposit. Non-UW students withdrawing from the program by May 25, 2007 will not be responsible for paying anything beyond the non-refundable $350 program deposit and the $200 non-UW student fee.

Any student withdrawing from the program after this deadline will be liable for any non-recoverable payments already made or committed on behalf of the participant, which could range up to the entire program fee. Notice of withdrawal from the program must be made in writing to both the International Programs and Exchanges Office and the Department of Anthropology.

{Survey team crests the mountains between Crovani and Marsolinu valleys.

Concurrent Enrollment & Pre-Departure Orientation

Students participating in this program must concurrently enroll in the UW during summer quarter 2007. In addition, students residing in the Seattle-area will be required to attend the FIUTS/IPE Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation prior to departure in May 2007. Students residing outside of the Seattle area will need to contact outbound@fiuts.org for orientation forms & information.

Insurance

Students are strongly encouraged to maintain major medical insurance coverage (that covers them internationally) while participating in this program. Further insurance information can be found at http://ipe.washington.edu.

Further Information

Questions about the field school can be addressed to:

Program Director, Dr. Marcos Llobera (tel. 206.543. 5240, Anthropology, Box 353100, University of Washington email: mllobera (at) u.washington.edu) or

Jay Flaming, (Dept. of Anthropology, Box 353100, Univerisity of Washington, email: jflaming (at) u.washington.edu)