If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Philosophy and Technology: A Greek Archaeological Field School
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Athens, Greece
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| Course # |
SA 10324
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| Duration |
Summer
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2024 |
06/09/24 to 06/23/24
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
Have you ever wanted to explore the ancient ruins of Greece and take part in an archaeological field school? If so, this is the trip for you! In this summer study abroad program,students will travel to Thebes, home of Oedipus, and our base of operations for an archaeological survey of ancient Plataea, famous as the site where the Persians were defeated in 479 BCE, but also as a Macedonian colony established by Philip and his son Alexander the Great. Here students will learn how to conduct a pedestrian survey, including pottery identification and documentation, mapping, measuring and documenting Hellenistic walls, and will also assist with other non-invasive technologies to develop an AI-generated, 3-dimensional architectural reconstruction of the site. When our field work is complete, students will travel to Athens and spend several nights in hotel accommodations centrally located in the historic Plaka district. During the day, students will experience guided tours of archaeological sites both within and outside of the city. Night time is free to explore the sights, tastes, and sounds of modern Athens. Although based primarily in Athens and Thebes, day trips to the archaeological sites of Delphi, home of the oracle of Apollo, and Eleusis, home of the Eleusinian Mysteries, will provide students with more nuanced, fine-grained representations of the trajectory and development of ancient philosophical and religious worldviews. There are no prerequisites for this course, and all students are welcome. For more information, contact: Lynn Parrish @ lparrish@purdue.edu
June 9-23, 2024
Approximate Cost:
~$2400.00, excluding airfare
Academic Credit
Three credit hours in PHIL 29300 will be awarded upon successful completion of this course.
Eligibility
This study abroad experience will be led by Purdue faculty, and is open to all levels of undergraduate student. There are no academic pre-requisites for participation, but students must be able to walk/hike reasonable distances on uneven terrain in hot weather in order to participate in this program.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
This program will cost approximately $2400.00, excluding airfare and some meals.
Application Deadline
Space is limited! In order to guarantee participation, students should apply as soon as possible.
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
