Spain- Cova Gran Archaeology Field School 2018
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Cova Gran de Santa Linya
(Lleida, Catalunya) is a rock shelter located at the seam between the
first range of the southern Pyrenees and the Ebro Basin. The cave is rich with
evidence of human occupation dating to at least as early as 50,000 years ago
and continuing through the Late Prehistory. Investigation at the site will
allow us to recognize both the evolution of hunting and gathering strategies in
the region and recognize important differences between Neanderthals and Modern
human adaptive strategies. The deep archaeological sequence at Cova Gran
contains animal bones, hearths, and Middle and Upper Paleolithic artifacts. The
presence of Early Upper Paleolithic layers in stratigraphic context enable
careful examination of two competing models that explains Middle/Upper
Paleolithic “transition”: the first suggest continuity and the second suggest
population replacement. This program will combine lectures, field survey,
excavation and laboratory training. The long human occupation sequence at
Cova Gran will provide students with the rare opportunity to explore and
document an extensive cultural sequence of the region, beginning ca.
50,000 years ago.
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Course
Dates: June 24-July 28, 2018
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Enrollment
Status: OPEN
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Total
Cost: $4,590
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Course
Type: Field
Archaeology
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Instructors: Dr. Jorge Martinez-Moreno, Prof. Rafael
Mora, Dr. Alfonso Benito-Calvo
Accommodations:
Students will stay at the Alberg la Cova hostel (http://alberglacova.com)
at Sant Llorenc de Montgai. This village is approximately 30 km north of Lleida
(Catalunya, Spain). The building has excellent facilities with communal space,
laundry and wifi. Students will share communal bedrooms (6-8 people in
each room). Alberg la Cova will provide sheets, which will be changed
regularly. All team members must participate in setting tables for meals and do
the washing up and clean common shared spaces after lunch and dinner (living
room, bedroom).
Breakfast,
lunch and dinner are provided by the program. On free days, students may choose
to take their meals at local restaurants in the area. While the project
may accommodate some dietary needs, you must communicate with project directors
to ensure your needs can be met in the field. Celiac and vegetarian diets may
be afforded but other types of diet may be more challenging to be managed.
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/spain-cova-gran/
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