Archaeological fieldwork internship in research project
About
The course focuses on practical training in archaeological field methodology and is conducted as part of an overall research project, in Sweden or abroad. The course initially consists of lectures dealing with different scientific aspects of the current research project and the object of investigation. An introduction to current field methodology is given. The student then participates in an archaeological field survey conducted within the framework of an ongoing research project. The course provides practical and theoretical knowledge of how an archaeological survey can be organized and conducted to solve a research task.
Prerequisites and selection
Requirements
90 credits in the subject of Archaeology or Ancient Culture and Society, including Advanced Course in Archaeology (AE1333) or Ancient Culture and Society (AN1333), or equivalent.
Selection
A short motivation letter (max. 2 pages) should be attached to the application, explaining why you want to participate in the course and describing how the course fits into your education and possible future professional activities. The motivation letter must be received by the department no later than 23 October and sent to e-mail historia@gu.se with Motivation letter AE2023 and your last name as the title of the message. Please consider, before applying, that the course is physically demanding with long days in the field.
