August 24 - August 28, 2015
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Following the success of the University of Geneva Terra Submersa expedition in 2014, the summer school offers an intensive course on a new, multidisciplinary scientific field: Continental Shelf Prehistoric Research (CSPR).
The course aims at educating postgraduate students and young scientists to move across the boundaries of marine geosciences and archaeology, in order to shed light on the interaction between our ancestors with the dynamically changing environment.
Practically, the summer school will take place in Porto Cheli (Greece), and include field trips to the prehistoric site of Franchthi Cave and surrounding area. Its objective is to give the opportunity for young archaeologists and geoscientists to:
- Become familiar with marine geophysical techniques (multibeam, side scan sonar, sub bottom profiler), marine geological methodologies as well as data acquisition, post-processing and interpretation
- Understand paleoclimate and sea-level changes and their interaction with isostatic and tectonic vertical movements
- Link climate, sea level and environmental changes to the archaeology of people who lived on and migrated across the continental shelf
- Familiarize with key themes in coastal prehistory
- 2 ECTS
Teaching by the University of Geneva faculty and renowned experts from international universities or institutions.
Dr. Julien Beck, Archaeology, University of Geneva
Dr. Dimitris Sakellariou, Hellenic Centre for Marine Rsearch
Pr. Lorenz Baumer, Archaeology, University of Geneva
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Postgraduate students and young scientists in archaeology, geosciences or related fields. Upper year undergraduates as well as non-specialists may also be considered. All courses are taught in English.
Tuition Fees: 1000 CHF (special fees may apply for Greek students, on request)
Deadline: May 1, 2015.
