Summer Study Abroad Programs in Archaeology

Academic Programs International in Syracuse, Sicily is conducting courses this summer on Mediterranean archaeology, archaeological conservation and underwater archaeology, among other topics. Language and history courses are also available. (Contact: Academic Programs International, tel: 1–800-844–4124; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.academicintl.com)

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens offers summer programs for university students and high school and college teachers. The sessions include extensive travel within Greece to visit archaeological sites, museums and monuments. (Contact: Committee on the Summer Sessions; tel: 609–683-0800; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.ascsa.edu.gr)

Arcadia Center for Hellenic, Balkan and Mediterranean Studies and Research offers courses in classical, Byzantine and modern Greek studies. Students taking “Ancient Athens on Site: The Streets of Athens” will focus on the architecture and urban history of ancient Athens and consider the challenge of preservation in a modern metropolis, while taking a number of trips to monuments around the city. (Contact: Paige Wilson, Arcadia University; tel: 1–866-927–2234; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.arcadia.edu/cea)