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Archeology and History in Cyprus

Classical Civilization 220, 223, 226

Destination
Paphos, Cyprus

When
May 18–June 30, 2009

Program Summary
Live and learn on the island of Cyprus. Between Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Turkey, and Greece, Cyprus wears the historical footprints of the Assyrians, Phoenicians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Crusaders, Venetians, Turks, and English. Learn how to uncover and process this rich historical past by studying literature, historical documents, and archaeological remains. The 9-unit program includes three courses, two taught by Jon Solomon. One will survey the history of the island and introduce you to its variegated literary and material sources and local archives. Another will trace the tradition of Aphrodite & Adonis from cult status in the ancient Near East to their appearances in modern American cinema. The third, taught by experts at the Cyprus Institute, will introduce you to a variety of cutting-edge archaeological techniques, e.g. data capture, computer mapping and modeling, and underwater archaeology. The program also includes a field trips to local archaeological cites and museums and a week-long exploration in Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. Residence will be in the exciting town of Paphos.

Program Fee
$7,437
Some scholarships are available for the Courses Abroad programs.

Includes: Airfare, program excursions, housing, local transportation and an educational cruise to Israel, Jordan, and Egypt.

Does Not Include: U of I tuition and fees, meals, visas, books and supplies.

*Price is subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations and the number of participants.

Applications
Available online.

Deadline
February 12, 2009

Contact
Jon Solomon
Department of the Classics

Prerequisite
None