Important Dates and Deadlines
May 31 - Deadline for payment of $1000.00 subsistence and activity fee
June 25&26 - Orientation Classes (from 10am-3pm)
June 27 - Staff Travel to Coachman's Cove
June 29 - All Students travel to Coachman's Cove
June 30 - First Day of Dig
July 31 - Last Day of Dig

Note: The 2007 Archaeology Field Manual will ready for pick-up by the end of May. All registered students will receive notification by e-mail when it is ready for pick-up.

Required Equipment
Sturdy waterproof tent with fly
Sleeping bag & pillow
Rain gear (ponchos are good)
Your own plate, bowl, cup, and cutlery
Nylon bag to store your cutlery (find at the Dollar store)
Hat with a brim
Suntan lotion (waterproof is best)
Insect Repellent
Small backpack or bag to hold field equipment

Recommended Stuff
Afterbite (for when you do get bit)
Wetnaps (for general purpose clean-up)
A heavy sweater or light jacket (for nights around a fire)
Battery operated alarm clock
Work boots/shoes with steel shank and toe
Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
Sandals for swimming
Towels, soap, toiletries, nail clippers
Bathing suit
Camera, film or extra batteries and/or memory cards
Ear plugs
Bag for dirty clothes
Cards, board games, musical instruments
Personal medicines
Backpack for hiking
Lighter, matches

Note: Toilet paper will be provided. All other toiletries are the responsibility of the student.

Basic Dig Kit (supplied by Field School)
45-5 Marshalltown trowel
Rubbermaid dustpan
Line level
3 meter tape measure or metric wooden folding rule
Root cutters
Whisk
Assortment of small brushes
Small plumb bob
Pens, mechanical pencils
Utility knife
Knee pad
Plastic binder
Nylon String

Course Objectives:
This field course is an introduction to archaeological field and survey methods and laboratory techniques. The objectives of this course are to provide training and experience in archaeological and laboratory fieldwork through the testing and excavation of archaeological sites on the Baie Verte Peninsula. The focus of the field school is the excavation of a Dorset & Groswater Palaeoeskimo site known as Cow Cove 3 (EaBa-16) that was discovered in 2000 and excavated by the 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 field schools. A continuation of our excavations of a 17th century French seasonal fishing site, known as French Island Tickle (EaBa-19) is also planned to provide interested students with experience in historic archaeology.

Fieldwork Requirements:
This course will be taught in the field throughout the month of July. Students will undertake archaeological excavations and will participate in the location and testing for new sites. Laboratory skills, including artifact preparation, processing, identification, conservation, and cataloging will be taught and practiced throughout the field component of the course.

Travel, Accommodation and Equipment:
Students will provide and pay for their own transportation to and from the site in Coachman's Cove, Newfoundland. Local transportation, food, and archaeological equipment will be arranged for by the instructor and paid for by the student in addition to tuition and textbooks.  Basic archaeological equipment, trowels, buckets, dustpans, shovels, line levels, etc., will be provided by the instructor. Additional equipment, including tents, sleeping bags, and other personal items, such as protective footwear, rain gear, insect repellent, etc., will be the responsibility of the student. A checklist of recommended and required items will be provided to the student upon acceptance into the course.

Accommodation and Subsistence:
Field operations will be conducted on-site in the community of Coachman's Cove. Students are required to bring their own camping gear, as this field school will be conducted on-site for a period of one month. Students will be divided into four camp teams to conduct meal preparation and clean-up activities. Weekly access to shower and laundry facilities will be made available to students at the Fleur de lys Research station in the adjacent community of Fleur de Lys.

Costs:
The cost of the 2007 field school is as follows:
A. Tuition: for Canadian Citizen's and Permanent Residents is: $510.00 CAD*.
B. Subsistence, Local Transportation and Materials Fee for all students: $1000.00 CAD.
Additional Information on Tuition Fees and Application for non-Canadian students can be found at the Registrar's Office.

Grading:
Grades will be assigned as follows:
30% Excavation and Survey Methods
20% Field Methods Tests
30% Laboratory Techniques
20% Laboratory Skills Tests

Field and Laboratory Performance:
Student performance in the field and lab will be assessed according to their capability in performing basic fieldwork techniques, including the use of excavation tools and survey equipment. Essential non-technical skills, including teamwork, punctuality, and ability to work well with others will also comprise a portion of the student assessment. Hours of fieldwork are scheduled from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Saturday.

Field Notes:
As archaeological excavation is a destructive process, the accurate recording of fieldwork is an essential part of this field school. Students will document their field activities using level record, feature, daily log and photographic record forms. Students will also be required to draw plan views and profiles of their excavation units and will take additional notes as required. Grades will be assessed on the basis of accuracy, neatness and completeness of field records.

Further information can be obtained from John Erwin, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Archaeology Unit.