About the Center for Heritage Center for Heritage and Archaeological and Archaeological Studies Studies

The Center for Heritage and Archaeological “VILLA OF THE ANTONINES” Studies (CHAS) brings together scholarly research, education, and public outreach with a broad focus on heritage, identity, and Archaeological Field School community engagement. The work of CHAS in ranges from archaeological excavations to public programs for students and community to Genzano Di Roma collaboration with museums and historical July 1-28 societies. 2012 For enrollment information contact: MSU Global Education Center 973-655-4185 [email protected]

Academic program information: Project Co-Director: Deborah Chatr Aryamontri, PhD Office 973-655-3479 [email protected]

Project Co-Director: Timothy Renner, PhD Office 973-655-7420 The Center for Heritage and [email protected] Archaeological Studies at Montclair State University

Located at: The Coder House Montclair State University 10 Normal Ave Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 Telephone: 973-655-3479 [email protected]

Montclair State University The site Application Procedure

Sponsored by the Center for Heritage and Required of all participants: Archaeological Studies and the Department of Classics and General Humanities, the “Villa of the  minimum GPA of 2.75 Antonines” field work project will continue to  a 1-2 page statement explore the remains of a Roman imperial villa located of your reasons and along the route of the ancient Via Appia, adjacent to motivations for the modern town of Genzano, in the wanting to attend region only 18 miles from . the program On the basis of literary references and the discovery  a 1-page cv including of several busts of emperors—including the description of any “philosopher emperor” Marcus Aurelius--the villa is previous relevant coursework or fieldwork believed to have been property of the 2nd century Enrollment Information experience CE imperial family of the Antonines. In spite of its importance, however, it has been only partly The estimated cost of the program is $3,500 (exact  two letters of recommendation (for MSU students explored by archaeologists. The 2012 excavation will amount contingent upon final budget during spring only one letter from a professor other than the continue Montclair State’s ongoing project of 2011). It does not include a $100 non-MSU student faculty members leading the program is required) investigating the layout and the history of the villa application fee, airfare, and tuition for six semester  interview with the program directors (in-person for complex. hours of undergraduate or graduate credit. MSU students, telephone/Skype for others)  Medical Clearance During the 4 week excavation (7:30am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday), students will receive hands- The program cost includes: on experience in on-site recordkeeping, Payment schedule documentation, and laboratory practice, including  Transfer from/to a meeting point in Rome and The payment schedule for program costs is as follows: data management and the interpretation of the the hotel in Genzano (Note: Participants must archaeological evidence, especially ceramics. make their own air arrangements for travel to Non-refundable application fee: $100 Rome and must arrive in Rome no later than 12 By February 15, 2012: $400 Students will also be exposed to the rich ancient and noon Rome time on Sunday, July 1) contemporary ways of life of Italy through cultural By March 15, 2012: $500  Shared occupancy rooms (housing from July 1-28 (Medical Documentation Due) activities and weekend excursions to historical and is included in the program cost) archaeological sites. By April 15, 2012: $1,500  3 meals per day (excluding week-ends) (Proof of Tuition Payment Due)  Transportation to/from the excavation site By May 15, 2012: $1,000  Necessary equipment for the excavation and lab activities (personal basic equipment like proper clothing attire and sturdy work shoes are the responsibility of the student; additional trowels Please Note: are welcome) No prerequisites or prior field experience is  Weekend fieldtrips required.