Archaeology Spotlight
Students can choose to focus their studies on archaeology. We provide many opportunities inside and outside the classroom for students to engage in archaeology.
Faculty and Student Spotlight
Our faculty and students are involved in a number of professional organizations and research projects.
Education:
B.A. Rutgers College, Rutgers the State University of New Jersey, 2000 M.A. University College London, Institute of Archaeology, 2002 Ph.D. Syracuse University, 2010 Curriculum Vitae (pdf) http://smcm.academia.edu/LizaGijanto
Courses Taught:
- ANTH101: Introduction to Anthropology
- ANTH201: Anthropology Toolkit
- ANTH385: Anthropological Research Methods
- ANTH390: Cultures of Africa
- ANTH326: Anthropology of Tourism
- ANTH334: Archaeology of the African Atlantic
- ANTH339: Archaeology of Status and Identity
Gambia Field Studies Program (Archaeology)
The Gambia Field Studies Archaeological Program focuses on the role of
the Gambia River in the Atlantic World and the impact of this
involvement on local communities. In addition, we seek to understand
how the British Abolition of the Slave Trade changed social, economic,
and political interactions on the river. To date, research has been
conducted within the former Niumi Commercial Center (Juffure,
San Domingo, James Island and Lamin), the capital of the south bank
polity of Foni (Berefet), and the 19th century capital of the Gambia
Colony of Bathurst (Banjul). The Gambia Field School is offered every other summer (upcoming 2014). Contact Dr. Gijanto if you are interested in lab or field opportunities related to this program. AREAS OF INTEREST:
