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This archaeological survey project will focus on the largely undocumented and unexplored Gulf of Iskenderun (Hatay, Turkey), where the Cilician plain narrows to fifteen kilometers and combines three topographic features: seacoast, plain, and mountains. Cilicia, the largest plain in the eastern Mediterranean, functioned for millennia as an interface in the cultural and economic exchange between Aegean and coastal centers in the West and the interior empires of Anatolia, Syria, and Mesopotamia in the East. This region, a favorite haunt of pirates, has formed part of the Hittite, Persian, Hellenistic, Roman, Armenian, Crusader, and Ottoman empires.

Our fieldwork goals include the creation of an inventory of archaeological sites in the Issos and Iskenderun Bay coastal plains and a comprehensive database that documents natural and human-generated features of the landscape. The students will be trained and will participate in intensive archaeological surveys in selected landscapes, analyses of satellite and aerial photos, geomorphological studies, and GIS mapping.

Field trips to nearby archaeological sites, museums, and historic cities, such as Antioch, will be led by the project directors or Turkish archaeologists and scholars.

Accommodations: The expedition will reside at the Casa di Preghiera e di Spiritualità "Madonna Assunta" in the mountain resort of Güzelyayla. The rooms will be dormitory-style accommodations with two students per room.

Courses Offered

Choose any combination of courses for 6 credits.

CAMS/ANTH 499A Landscape Archaeology (3 credits)
This course introduces students to the basics of archaeological surveys. For several hours a day, the students will participate in daily pedestrian field surveys that include the identification, mapping, and documentation of sites. Afternoon laboratory sessions (two hours per day) will include processing and analysis of artifacts and data entry. Classroom sessions will introduce students to survey methods, mapping, and the archaeology and geology of the region.

CAMS/ANTH 499B GIS for Archaeologists (3 credits)
This course gives students a hands-on introduction to the use of GIS programs in archaeological research. Topics to be covered include map projections, coordinate systems, vector and raster data, basic attribute management, spatial analysis, and GIS data modeling. A personal laptop computer is required.

CAMS 597 Advanced Landscape Archaeology (3–6 credits)
This course is designed for students with prior archaeological field survey experience. Students may register for this course only with the permission of the instructor and director of the project.

Independent Study credit is possible with the permission from the instructor.

Eligibility

The program is open to all students with a minimum 2.5 grade-point average. Applicants are considered on a continuous, first-come, first-served basis. Students are encouraged to apply early, as enrollment is limited.

Faculty

Dr. Ann E. Killebrew, co-director of the archaeological survey project in the Gulf of Iskenderun in eastern Cilicia, is an associate professor of archaeology in the Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies and the Jewish Studies Program at Penn State. She has directed several excavations in Israel and participated in archaeological expeditions in Egypt and Turkey. She is a noted expert on cultural interconnections in the eastern Mediterranean region and has authored and co-edited several books and numerous articles.

Brandon Olson, a graduate student in ancient history at Penn State, has extensive archaeological experience in Cyprus and Turkey. He currently serves as the GIS/database coordinator for the Cilicia, Turkey, Mopsos Landscape Archaeology Project.

Expenses

The total program fee includes two components: tuition (6 credits) and a class fee (based on activities and location). All the students will pay the in-state tuition rate for 2010 Summer Abroad programs.

Expenses NOT covered are:

• passport
• personal expenses
• optional excursions
• round-trip airfare (approximately $1,000 plus tax)
• personal laptop required for CAMS/ANTH 499B course
• some meals
• textbooks and supplies

Estimated Tuition (6 credits)

Out-of-state students will be charged the out-of-state tuition rate until the first day of the program. At that time, the students’ bursar account will be adjusted to reflect the in-state tuition rate of $613 per credit.

In-state students will pay tuition according to their standing and the Penn State tuition schedule.

$3,678 in-state/out-of-state

The University reserves the right to revise the schedule of tuition and charges without further notice. For more information on tuition, visit http://tuition.psu.edu.

Class Fee

The class fee of $2,600 includes room, board, insurance, transportation to field sites, textbooks for the course, field trips, research visa, residency permit, and all costs directly related to the survey.

Total Program Fee

The estimated program fee of $6,278 includes tuition as well as the class fee.

Financial Aid

For alternative grant, loan, and minority and Whole World scholarship information, visit the Education Abroad Financial Aid and Scholarships Web page.

Refunds

All cancellations must be received by the conference planner, in writing, by mail or fax. Do not use eLion; it does not remove you from the course, and you will be held responsible for all fees. Full refunds minus the nonrefundable $1,000 application fee will be made for cancellations received at least thirty days prior to the first day of the program. Refund requests made after that time will not be honored, and the participant or sponsoring organization will be responsible for the fees.

Information Technology Fee: 1 to 4.5 credits, $78; 5 to 8.5 credits, $170; 9 or more credits, $230

For passport information, visit www.travel.state.gov/passport/index.html.

How to Apply

Financial assistance: The Student Support Initiative for Penn State undergraduates enrolling in our Summer Education Abroad programs will continue for summer 2010. If you would like to be considered for such an award, please indicate this in the required short essay you will submit with your application. Include the reasons why you should receive financial assistance.

Submit your online application through Penn State Education Abroad.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 16, 2009

Cancellation: The University may cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

Access: Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the conference planner at 814-863-1738.

Space may be available after the application deadline. Please contact the conference planner to determine availability and/or to be added to the waiting list.

 

Contact Us

Regarding program content:
Dr. Ann E. Killebrew
The Pennsylvania State University
319 Weaver Building
University Park PA 16802
Phone: 814-231-7780
Fax: 814-867-6294
E-mail: aek11@psu.edu

Regarding application process:
Carolyn Andersen, Conference Planner
The Pennsylvania State University
The 329 Building, Suite 213
University Park PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-1738
Fax: 814-865-3749
E-mail: ConferenceInfo2@outreach.psu.edu

Regarding financial aid:
Office of Student Aid
The Pennsylvania State University
314 Shields Building
University Park PA 16802
Phone: 814-865-6301

For alternative grant, loan, and minority and Whole World scholarship information, visit the Financial Aid and Scholarships page.