Extended Deadline: April 11, 2012!

Summer Archaeological Excavation for Students at Ostia Antica, the Port of Ancient Rome (4 Units of Credit -- June 18 to July 27, 2012)
Dr. John Pollini, Professor of Classical Art & Archaeology, Department of Art History, USC
(in conjunction with the American Institute for Roman Culture in Rome) NOTE: Students can apply to USC Dornsife College for SURF grants Non-USC students can also participate for transferable university credits by enrolling in USCs Summer Session 2012: AHIS 325 (# 11925D) Roman Archaeological Excavation: Methods & Practice

There are no prerequisites, and no prior experience in archaeology or knowledge of Italian is required, only a desire to excavate and to learn about Roman civilization and material culture. Students will be housed in Rome during the period of the excavation. This six week course will include one intensive week of study about the monuments of Rome, as well as about field archaeological methodology and practice, and five weeks of excavating at Ostia, the ancient port of Rome. On two or three day weekends students will also be able to explore Rome, its environs, or other nearby Italian cities. Registration for USC Summer Session required. NOTE: Interested students should contact Prof. Pollini (pollini@usc.edu). Brief Application and non-refundable $800 housing deposit due on or before by April 11, 2012.