ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD SCHOOL
WHAT: ANTH 4696, Field Research in Archaeology includes:
classroom instruction on laws, methods, artifact ID, culture history of NE Minnesota
fieldwork including survey & excavations in NE Minnesota (you choose the trips);
- Knife Lake quarries in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
- various sites in Duluth Hillside and on the North Shore of Lake Superior
laboratory training on artifact cleaning, identification, accessioning and interpretation
WHY: to learn archaeology field techniques and methods for:
future employment in archaeology as a technician;
graduate studies in archaeology
Field archaeology is a fun and exciting way to volunteer in the outdoors!
WHERE: University of Minnesota Duluth
Class/lab week on campus [8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday]
Field work mostly day trips from campus [Monday-Friday] but note:
THE BOUNDARY WATERS TRIP IS CAMPING FOR 8 STRAIGHT DAYS
WHEN: summer session 2011 (June 6 through July 29)
Class week is required for all students: June 6-10
Lab week is highly recommended: July 25-29
Choose individual field week segments (to be announced)
HOW: submit application form by MAY 1
Application packets available at Sociology-Anthropology Dept. (228 Cina Hall)
Or at www.d.umn.edu/socanth/anthropology/fieldschool.php
8-10 students will be chosen depending on background
CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION!!!
WHO: Susan Mulholland, instructor
Adjunct Assistant Professor and Registered Professional Archaeologist
218-624-5489 or email suemulholland@aol.com
The UMD course Field Research in Archaeology, ANTH 4696, will again be offered for summer
session 2011, conducted by UMD instructor Susan Mulholland. The full 6-week experience (for 6 semester
credits) provides preparation for those interested in pursuing a career in archaeology as well as those just
interested in seeing what archaeology field work is like. Partial credit for shorter time commitments is also
possible by arrangement.
The course is scheduled for summer session (June 6 to July 29). Classroom activities (week 1) will include an
orientation to archaeology, Federal laws, and identification of archaeological materials; lab analysis (week 6)
will focus on artifact identification and interpretation. Field work (weeks 2-5) will provide 4 weeks of survey
and evaluation on in Northeastern Minnesota. The course will require 40 hours per week, with the schedule
varying from 4 to 5 days in a week. Students are responsible for their own living arrangements while in Duluth.
More details are in the application package (see below).
Students may choose between several field projects in Northeastern Minnesota. A canoe trip to archaeological
sites in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is one option (covers 2 field weeks). Other projects
will be day trips from Duluth to sites on the Duluth Hillside and the North Shore of Lake Superior, so
evenings/weekends are open for other commitments.
Interested students should inquire at the Duluth Archaeology Center (218-624-5489); email to
suemulholland@aol.com or smulholl@d.umn.edu; or leave name and contact information at the SociologyAnthropology Department office (218-726-7551; socanth@d.umn.edu). Application packets with more detailed
information are available at the Sociology-Anthropology Department in 228 Cina Hall, from the instructor, and
on web at www.d.umn.edu/socanth/anthropology/fieldschool.php.
Consent of the instructor is required for registration and is based on the application form. STUDENTS WHO
ARE ACCEPTED INTO THE COURSE WILL BE GIVEN A COURSE OVERRIDE NUMBER FOR
REGISTRATION!!
Applications will be reviewed as they come in; please reply by May 1 to ensure consideration. A maximum of
8-10 students will be accepted so get in touch with Dr. Susan Mulholland (218-624-5489;
suemulholland@aol.com) as early as possible.