The lush mountains of western Honduras are home to ruins that have drawn archaeologists, anthropologists, art historians and conservators from all over the world since the nineteenth century—Copán, the most thoroughly excavated city of ancient Maya civilization.
Next summer, from July 1-29, college juniors, seniors, graduate students and non-degree students with a bachelor’s degree can explore Copán for UNM credit through the Copán Field School in Maya Art and Architecture. Students from the United States and Honduras help to conserve the site’s precious artifacts while gaining rigorous training in art history, archaeology, conservation and museum studies.
Those interested in participating are invited to attend an information session on Feb. 3, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the UNM Center for Fine Arts, room 1018.
Applications are due by Feb. 24. Qualified applicants should have an intermediate knowledge of Spanish, as courses are taught in both English and Spanish. Scholarships and financial aid are available for eligible students.
For more information and application materials, email Meghan Tierney at mtierney@unm.edu or visit http://www.unm.edu/~ahlfeldt.
Contact: Laurie Mellas, (505) 277-5915; e-mail: lmellas@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at December 19, 2005 02:20 PM