以色列考古

Students will fly toge的r to Tel Aviv, a vibrant city on Israel’s Mediterranean coast 和 的 经济 和 技术 国家中心, where 的y will explore modern 和 historic sites 和 spend a day at 的 beach.  

The adventure continues with travel by minibus to Neta, a community settlement in south-central Israel, 在拉吉的挖掘地点附近.

接下来的三个星期， students participate in excavation activities alongside students from 的 Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Students experience 的 full range of archaeological fieldwork, from digging grid sites 和 uncovering artifacts to washing 和 processing shards of pottery 和 household implements. Students dig during 的 Israeli work week, from Sunday to Thursday, beginning at 5 a.m. 晚上7点左右结束一天的工作.m., with frequent breaks 和 a siesta at mid-day. The program is labor-intensive with eight-hour dig sessions in a hot 和 dry desert climate.

On weekends, students travel to historic 和 cultural sites throughout Israel. In Jerusalem, explore 的 Old City, 的 Western Wall, Israel Museum, 和 的 Mahane Yehuda Market. 在南方, 徒步到马萨达山顶, visit 的 spectacular Ein Gedi reserve, 在死海游泳.  北部是阿科的所在地， a port city on 的 Mediterranean coast known for its well-preserved old city walls, 和 的 Rosh HaNikra grottoes, natural cave tunnels leading to 的 Mediterranean Sea. 

Students depart from Tel Aviv, flying back to Michigan toge的r.

要求: 平均成绩不低于3分.0是必需的. Students are encouraged to take AN 3562: 考古 of Judaism 和/or REL 1200: Introduction to Judaism prior to participating, 但这不是必需的.

课程: AN 3581: Archaeological Field School (4 credits) or AN 4996: Independent 研究 in 考古 (4 credits) (顶点?]

The study abroad program is an immersion into 的 archaeology of Israel. The excavation site at 拉吉 is of critical importance to Israeli history. Students assist in 的 excavation of a Bronze Age fortress 和 的 surrounding area. 拉吉, mentioned in 的 Book of Joshua in 的 Hebrew Bible, holds important artifacts from 的 Canaanite 和 Israelite periods as well as from more recent centuries. 

Students engage in archaeological techniques, 解决人类学问题, 和 seek underst和ing of 的 political, 宗教, 以及以色列的文化问题. A greater underst和ing of 的 history 和 culture of 的 region is beneficial to students of History, 人类学, 考古, 宗教, 政治科学, 心理学, 和更多的. Experts at 的 dig site provide lectures putting 的 dig in historical 和 cultural context. OU faculty assist students on 的 dig as well as operate a drone to create a 3D map of 的 site.

Experience as an archaeologist is not required. 每个人都受过这方面的训练. Students should realize 的 Field School is a working trip on an active excavation. The Israeli work week is Sunday through Thursday, 和 weekends are Friday 和 Saturday.

Lodging for 的 work week is in a hostel in 的 small town of Neta, 从挖掘地点开车很短. Students stay in double rooms with air conditioning. While students are at 的 dig site, all meals are provided. Neta is a moshav, a collective agricultural village. Weekend travel includes accommodation at hotels 和 meals at local restaurants. 

Cuisine in Israel is varied 和 tasty: from plentiful vegetables, 羊肉, 牛肉, 和鸡, 制作美味的鹰嘴豆泥, 还有有趣的街头小吃. Israel is known for Jerusalem mint lemonade.

Most meals are included in 的 program fee. On 的 weekends, students can explore local cafes 和 bistros independent of included meals.

学费:4学分

You will be charged for 的se credits on your eBill at your normal rate of tuition.

项目费用:500美元 

To be paid to OU on our MarketPlace payment system 和 includes: airfare, 住房和大部分膳食, ground transportation 和 all excursions while in Israel, 健康保险. This program is is funded by generous donations that allow us to keep 的 program fee low.

额外费用:675美元

You will need additional funds for 的se expenses not covered by program fee. 数额是估计的.
个人杂费:300美元
护照(如果你没有护照):175美元
书籍和用品:150美元
不含餐费:50美元

奖学金和经济援助: You are able to use financial aid to cover your full cost of attendance to this program (tuition, 项目费用及额外费用). Scholarships are also available through your study abroad application.