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Field School Pozzeveri in Archaeology and Bioarchaeology

 

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The Field School in Medieval Archaeology and Bioarchaeology at Badia Pozzeveri (Lucca, Italy) is an academic program aimed at training students in archaeological and bioarchaeological field and laboratory methods.
Excavations will take place at the church of “San Pietro a Pozzeveri” in the municipality of Altopascio. Badia Pozzeveri is located approximately 10 miles east of the city of Lucca, capital of the Tuscan province of the same name. San Pietro’s church was once part of a Camaldolese monastery, which was founded in the 11th century on the shores of Lake Bientina. The medieval lake, now entirely dried up, extended between Lucca and the Arno River. The monastery flourished during the 12-13th centuries thanks to its location along the Via Francigena, a major trade and pilgrimage route, which connected France and Northern Europe with Rome throughout the entire Middle Ages. The monastery’s decline started in the 14th century and eventually led to its dissolution in the 15th century. San Pietro’s church remained as the village’s center of worship and is still in use.

Aim

The field school at Badia Pozzeveri is an outstanding opportunity for students to gain practical experience in archaeological excavation and bioarchaeological investigation by working side-by-side with leading researchers in the field. The field school is designed to provide participants with knowledge of archaeological eld methods, including:

  • Survey and excavation
  • GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and informatics
  • Bioarchaeological field and research methods
  • Recovery, restoration, and analysis of human skeletal remains.
  • Material culture lab.

Practical, hands-on experience in the field will be complemented by laboratory activity in archaeology and bioarchaeology. Lectures by the directors and instructors on their research will also provide students with insights in the theory and practice of archaeology and physical anthropology.

Who can apply

The course is open to up to 15 undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students in archeology, anthropology or allied disciplines from any country and institution.

Language

English

Program Intensity

Full-time

Application

Admission Requirements

The Summer School has no formal prerequisites; students will be fully trained for all the activities they experience.

Students interested in applying to the Summer School must fill out and submit the Enrolment Form online, via Alice portal.

Prior to their arrival to Italy, the students are required to complete all readings included in the attached reading list. The readings will include topics such as bioarchaeology, stratigraphy, geographic information systems. An understanding of such topics is essential to maximize on-site learning. 

Students are required to participate actively in both fieldwork and laboratory activities, and to demonstrate a good understanding of the concepts and techniques employed in the field.

Participation and overall performance in the field will be monitored throughout the entire field school.

A Final Examination will be administered during the last week of the program to assess the student’s mastery of the theoretical and practical concepts and techniques learned throughout the entire field school.

Required documents

  • Identity Document (*PASSPORT in case you are a foreign student*)
  • Enrolment Form 
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of interest
  • Proof of tetanus vaccination
  • Medical certificate of physical fitness

All the documents must be in pdf format, in order to upload them on the portal when required.

Application has to be submitted via Alice portal following the instructions of the "How to apply" page.

ECTS

12

Fees

1.000 euro

(+ 1.400 euro for accomodation)

Pay fees by Debit/Credit Card or PayPal online using the following form filling it with all the required data:

PagoPA - Payment Form (TUITION FEES) 

NOTICE:

  • International students without Italian Tax Code: please tick the box 'Anonymous' in order to disable the field 'Italian personal ID/VAT number'.
  • Please type your NAME and SURNAME next to the pre-filled text of the field 'Reason'
  • Please pay only after receiving the admission letter
  • This form is to pay ONLY the tuition fees

Accomodation

Pay accomodation by Debit/Credit Card or PayPal online using the following form filling it with all the required data:

PagoPA - Payment Form (ACCOMODATION) 

NOTICE:

  • International students without Italian Tax Code: please tick the box 'Anonymous' in order to disable the field 'Italian personal ID/VAT number'.
  • Please type your NAME and SURNAME next to the pre-filled text of the field 'Reason'
  • Please pay only after receiving the admission letter
  • This form is to pay ONLY the accomodation costs

More information on accomodation can be requested directly to the Summer School coordinator.

Fundings

Please write to the coordinator for further details.

Period

1 - 26 July 2024

Application Deadline

30 April 2024

Contacts

Coordinator
Dr. Antonio Fornaciari Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.  

Website https://www.paleopatologia.it/  

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Ultima modifica: Lun 06 Nov 2023 - 08:30

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