Undergraduate students concentrating in archaeology are strongly encouraged to take an archaeological field school. The University of Florida offers a variety of options on a rotating basis, mostly during summers but occasionally during Spring terms. The Department of Anthropology also accepts credit for field schools taken elsewhere by its majors.
UF Archaeological Field Schools available for 2024:
Spring 2024- ANTH 4824 Syllabus: Field School in Archaeology
Students gain hands-on experience in basic archaeological excavation, mapping, note-taking, and laboratory processing related to the Franciscan Mission site of San Francisco de Potano. This was the location of a major Native American (Timucua) village at the time the Spanish colony of La Florida was established in 1565. The Franciscan order established a formal mission there in 1607, and it was active until 1707 when it was abandoned. Today, this site is located on the north side of the city of Gainesville. We will be investigating those portions of the mission developed by the Franciscans (the church and their living areas) in addition to the habitation area of the Native Americans.
3 Credits
Led by Dr. Charles Cobb
Contact Info: ccobb@flmnh.ufl.edu
Summer B 2024 – Huanchaco, Peru
Led by Department of Anthropology Archaeologist Dr. Gabriel Prieto, students learn how to conduct archaeological excavation, including the recovery of architecture, ceramics, plants, animals, and human burials in Huanchaco (North Coast of Peru) alongside Peruvian archaeology students. UF students will also engage in readings and discussions to understand how archaeologists and bioarchaeologists come to interpret the ancient Andes from the archaeological record. Students will also tour world-famous UNESCO sites, visit museums, and learn more about present Peruvian culture and world-famous cuisine—leading to a deeper appreciation for Perú and its rich history. For more information on this 6-credit course, go to: https://ufabroad.internationalcenter.ufl.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=12995