Study Abroad Office

Iklaina Archaeological Project in Greece

 

University of Missouri-St. Louis Faculty-Led Program

What students are saying about the Iklaina Study Abroad Program:

"It was all memorable. From swimming in the Bay of Navarino, to the drinking Cups of Nestor in the Pylos Platea." 2010 Participant

"This was an excellent program. I recommend it to anyone seeking field experience." 2010 Participant

Join us and experience the fascinating world of archaeology and the beauty of the country that became the cradle of western civilization! By joining us, not only will you be able to participate in real archaeological fieldwork, but you will also have the opportunity to travel to major archaeological sites and museums in Greece, and also attend lectures on Greek history, literature, philosophy, archaeology, art, and culture.

The Iklaina Archaeological Project (IKAP) is an interdisciplinary research project in the area of Pylos, Greece. The project is carried out under the auspices of the Athens Archaeological Society and the direction of Michael Cosmopoulos of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Missouri - St. Louis. Situated at a strategic location overlooking the Ionian Sea, Iklaina appears to have been an important district capital of the Late Bronze Age (ca. 1600-1100 BC). This is the period also known as "Mycenaean" and famous for such mythical sagas as the Trojan War.
The program has three components:

1. Archaeological Excavation

2. Travel to major sites and museums in Greece
This summer's expedition includes trips to the following sites and their museums:

3. Evening lectures on Greek history, literature, philosophy, archaeology, art, and culture.

Daily Schedule:

6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast in the hotel lounge. Departure for the site (ride ca. 20 mins.)
7:00-11:00 Excavation
11:00-11:30 Break for a light lunch
11:30-13:00 Excavation
13:30-17:00 Free time (usually we explore the beaches of the area)
17:00-19:00 Evening lectures and/or work in the lab (drawings, writing, studying of finds, etc.)
19:30-21:30 Dinner at the hotel's seafront dining area. The rest of the evening is free.
  
To view additional information from previous summers, please visit this link. (For all other official program information regarding dates, fees, and application procedures, please refer to this UMSL webpage.)

Program led by Dr. Michael Cosmopoulos (cosmopoulos@umsl.edu), Hellenic Government-Karakas Family Foundation Professor in Greek Studies and Professor of Archaeology


Credit:
Participants will earn six credits:
Anthro 3290: Advanced Topics in Archaeology: Greek History and Culture (3 credits)
Anthro 2109: Archaeological Field School (3 credits)

Dates:
June 16 - July 7, 2013

Costs:
UMSL Tuition: $1,671.60 (6 credits at 2012 undergraduate rate, including technology fee; subject to change—summer 2013 rate TBA in April 2013.)
OR Non-Credit Fee of $1700 (for members of the public—i.e. non students—who wish to participate; ages 18-88 are welcome.)
AND Program Fee: $2290


PROGRAM FEE INCLUDES:

Estimated Additional Costs:
Meals and Personal Expenses: $700 - $1200 (depends on personal habits)
Airfare: $1600 (Estimate. Students purchase airfare individually)

*Students are responsible for covering transportation cost from airport to Pylos; Prof. Cosmopoulos normally arranges for bus transportation from Athens to Pylos, but students are responsible for the cost.

Application Process:
Applicants will need to submit the following documents to the Study Abroad Office. Application and non-refundable deposit of $500 are due at time of application. Applications, including deposits, will be accepted until all spots have been filled. Tuition and technology fees will be billed to your student account at UMSL.

Please review the Faculty-Led Application Instructions. Applicants must submit the following documents to the Study Abroad Office. Forms are available online only.

1. UMSL Study Abroad Faculty-Led Application Form
2. Non-refundable** $500 deposit (due at time of application)
3. Non-UMSL applicants are required to submit a $100 application fee. The application fee is separate from the program fee and is payable by check or money order to 'UMSL'.
4. Scholarship application and scholarship essay (UMSL students only)
5. One ID-sized photo

**Deposit will be refunded only if you are not selected to participate in the program.

Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation:
Faculty-led program participants are required to complete the online study abroad orientation, which covers health and safety topics, culture shock, and much more. The study abroad coordinator will provide you with further information. Please note that Non-UMSL participants do not need to complete the online quizzes. Participants will receive a site-specific orientation after they arrive in Pylos.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FEES AND REGISTRATION

FEES
There are two fees for faculty-led programs: program fee and tuition/technology fee. Each fee must be paid separately.

1. Program fees must be paid by check or money order made out to UMSL and sent or brought to the
Study Abroad Office. Credit cards are NOT accepted for program fees.

2. Tuition/technology fees will be billed to your student account by the Cashier's Office after registration is complete. Non-UMSL credit participants will be notified via e-mail by the Study Abroad Office as to how they can make payments online or through the Cashier's Office.

N.B. If not participating for credit, the non-credit fee is payable by check made out to UMSL and must be sent to the Study Abroad Office.