EASE Sweden Placement- FULL

GOTLAND

Dates: 7th June to 18th July 2008

Number of participants: 2

The EASE placement in Sweden gives participants the opportunity to join excavations on the Swedish island of Gotland. Hosted by the University of Gotland, participants will work alongside a multi-national team on the Viking-Age settlement at Västergarn.

Participants must register with the University by completing this application form and submitting this along with the placement application. Successful applicants will also have the option of following an internet based course for four weeks prior to the placement, accredited by 15 ECTS points (optional).

Viking/Medieval Archaeology and Field Methodology, 15 ECTS

An introduction to the Viking and the Medieval periods that also provides knowledge of archaeological methodology. Two units combine Internet-based studies with practical field investigations.

Download the Survival Guide provided by the University of Gotland.

Read the report by Alan Dalton on the EAS E Sweden 2006 placement.