Ireland- Ferrycarrig SUMMER Archaeology Field School 2018
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Built in 1,169 CE, Ferrycarrig is crucial to
our understanding of the earliest stages of the Anglo-Norman invasion of
Ireland. Probably one of the first permanent Norman fortifications to be
built in Ireland, the site comprised a ringwork castle placed on a
natural promontory overlooking the River Slaney and Wexford town.
Today, the bank and ditch are all that remain above the ground but
archaeological excavations in the 1980’s uncovered significant evidence of
the fortifications preserved below ground.
Ferrycarrig is located within the
Irish National Heritage Park, an open-air museum which
recreates the key stages in Ireland’s past, providing a stunning backdrop
to the archaeological research site. Students will be exposed not only to
archaeological investigation at the site but also to the many and myriad ways
by which the public is presented, view and interpret the archaeological record.
- Course Dates: July 1-July 28, 2018
- Enrollment Status: OPEN
- Total Cost: $4,520
- Course Type: Field Archaeology
- Instructors: Dr. Denis Shine, Dr. Stephen Mandal
Accommodations:
Students will stay with
local families at the town of Wexford. Home Stay students live with local
families, and experience true home life in provincial Ireland. Students will
walk to and from the site daily (depending on the location of the Home Stay, up
to a 35-minute walk). Where walking to the site is not possible, students will
be dropped to and collected from the Irish National Heritage Park. Breakfast
and dinner will be provided along with a packed lunch. Students are encouraged
to avail of their free time at weekends and explore Ireland.
ACADEMIC CREDIT UNITS
& TRANSCRIPTS Credit Units:
Attending students will be awarded 8 semester credit units (equivalent to 12
quarter credit units) through our academic partner, Connecticut College.
Connecticut College is a private, highly ranked liberal arts institution with a
deep commitment to undergraduate education. Students will receive a letter
grade for attending this field school (see grading assessment and matrix). This
field school provides a minimum of 160 direct instructional hours. Students are
encouraged to discuss the transferability of credit units with faculty and
registrars at their home institutions prior to attending this field school.
For Further information visit program page:
http://ifrglobal.org/program/ireland-ferrycarrig-summer/
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