The Department of Modern Languages and Classics offers an annual archaeological field school in Italy during July and August. The field school is not restricted to Classics majors; over the years, students from all faculties at Saint Mary’s have participated.

Participating students have been involved in ongoing research projects at various sites throughout central and southern Italy. At the same time, students get to experience contemporary Italian culture during their time in Italy, both living in small Italian towns and working alongside Italian students and archaeologists in the field. Some students have based their honours theses in Anthropology on data collected as part of the field school, and a couple have been listed as co-authors on publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Get involved

Interested in applying to the next field school cohort? This annual field school is directed by Dr. Myles McCallum, Associate Professor, Department of Modern Languages and Classics (email: myles.mccallum@smu.ca). Dr. McCallum holds several information sessions throughout the academic year to answer any questions you may have; check our calendar to see if the next one has been scheduled yet, or get in touch with him directly.

Credit hours: 6.0
Courses: CLAS 3610/3611/4610/4611
Prerequisites: 3.0 credit hours in CLAS or ANTH 1276
Instructor: Dr. Myles McCallum
When: Summer Session
Length of study: generally 4 to 6 weeks
Cost: Participation fee between 1900 and 2500 dollars, plus airfare, tuition and fees