Interviewer: Sarah Duncan
Professor Interviewed: Professor Robyn Le Blanc
What helped you decide that you wanted to study the Classics?
Professor Le Blanc claimed to have always wanted to do something like this due to how, as a child, a family member had a mythology book. From then on she fell in love with the subject and when she came to college and found out that there was an job in this field (Roman Archaeology) she was overjoyed and knew that she had found what she wanted to spend the rest of her life doing.
What do you consider the best thing about being a Roman Archaeologist?
There are two main things that the professor loves most. The first is that it allows her to teach. She absolutely loves teaching. While she does loves researching
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In her words, “it’s so much fun!!” She finds it all the more tangible and visceral to be there as new discoveries are made and loves it all. It’s “a blast!” for her.
What kind of strategies did you find useful in order to be sucessful in college?
“First and foremost, coffee; lots and lots of coffee.” This was the beginning and ending line she replied with for this question. From a different approach it was that she was very serious about what she wanted to do and set out clear goals for herself. She planned how to position herself in a manner as to take advantage of the most opportunities.
She also focused on taking courses that would help her later on in her career and not something that she’s never
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She is actually still in graduate school. It’s been nothing like she expected. It is the hardest things she’s ever done so far, a real change from what she was used to. However, it’s very exhilarating since it helps affirm that the career goal is possible. Yet, it’s very isolating. It’s hard knowing that so much of your life will be spent doing one thing while others are off getting married.
Are there any resources here at UNCG that you would recommend that could help me be successful this year?
TASP!!!! It’s perfectly find to get a tutor, it’s not something that means you’re a bad student.
Speaking and Writing Center is something she always suggests as it helps prepare for the required communications classes and life in general.
Witherspoon museum as it is a non-traditional space, however there is much that can be observed such as how the displays are put together, how pieces are paired, etc.
LIBRARY!!!! It is a real place, where real books can be your friend.
Does your department have any student clubs? Any internships?
Yes, there is the Classical Society which meets weekly and is made up of likeminded
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” –Marcus Garvey. The U.S. is a combination of many cultures and influences over the centuries and because of this we are alike to many of them. We could name many of these influences: the Greeks, the Chinese Dynasties but the Romans were particularly like us. We might see them as barbaric is some ways but the reality is that the U.S. takes pages from many areas of the Romans, and comparisons could be drawn between both of us. Examples include government, our religions, and in some ways entertainment. The U.S. is much like the old Roman Empire was more than a millennium ago
"…would require a knowledge of many aspects of Greek life. The would-be investigator would have to be familiar with terrain in the case of any given battle, have an acquaintance with the archaeological artifacts of various types, close familiarity with the written sources, and most important, an understanding of the general economic picture. He would also need some insight into ancient religion and acquaintance with military and naval procedures and strategy."
Archaeology and the Trojan War “. he [Heinrich Schliemann] found layers of ruins. and two bore unmistakable signs of violent destruction. One of these layers, the seventh according to more recent excavators, was no doubt the city of Priam and Hector. The historicity of the Homeric tale has been demonstrated archaeologically.”
Archaeologists are trying very hard to understand the ethnographers. They do this because they want to understand just what it is that they are digging up, and the best way to find out is to ask the people who use them. Of course they are not perfect, and some archaeologists dig competitively (almost like tomb raiders), but overall, we can learn a lot about ancient people from the work of these two groups of scientists working together with the past and the present.
these goals is to not just focus in one direction but open your mind to focus in
Through out human history, we look back to the peaks of our civilization, and learn and adapt from it to build our future, and the two greatest civilizations in our human history; which were the Greeks and the Romans civilizations, that brought upon the worlds greatest minds and iconic figures who impacted our history till this day. Different eras bringing us different things but all similar to their main sequence of their civilizations. As Archeologist look back to study those times, they look at the different things these civilizations held such as the arts and how art historians have used it to understand the history and values of these cultures that produced it, and how these two Great Civilizations were so similar but so different at
Questions and activities are provided in the following disciplines: History, Education, Psychology, Literature, Sociology, and Political Science/Cultural Studies. The bibliography completes the guide.
Archeology: in my own words, it is the study of the past through the “things” that were left behind by those who came before us. I imagine everyone can agree there’s something fascinating about picking up an old knife or a pot of clay and wondering what life was like when that object was created. It seems as though it should be no surprise that countless people could easily believe legends of a lost city or of great giants ruling the earth long ago. Personally, I feel the true value comes from the knowledge gained when one sets out to learn the truth behind the myths. And over the course of the semester, I’ve learned a number of concepts I plan to apply to my future (as part of a professional community).
As a child London had always loved to listen to her father’s stories. For as long as she could remember wanted to be an archeologist like her father.
This one being your first year in college, you may have trouble concentrating while you study. Some techniques that can help your concentration are being selective, relaxing, and over learning. Being selective means to make choices about what is most important to learn. When you are studying, you should be able to know what may or may not be on the test, your notes for the week can be helpful. In addition, pay attention to charts, tables, and illustrations that you think may appear on the test. Relaxing is a good technique to use because when you are relaxed you are able to absorb more information. One way to relax is to use a breathing technique (inhale, count from one to ten, and exhale, and count from one to ten, and so on). Over learning can help you fight mental vagueness. When you are struggling in a class, it is best for you to learn more than you need to know about the subject. You can use these techniques every time you are studying or when you cannot concentrate.
Being away from the internet even for a short period of time can give you full concentration. Besides internet, you should also stay away from TV and radio if it gives you confusion instead of
In our garage, my grandfather kept back issues of National Geographic dating to the 1920's. The summer before starting high school, he paid me to dust them and it was then that I discovered something called "Anthropology" which, when studied, appeared to lead to a more interesting life in a more interesting place. For my Freshman Physical Science course's "SCIENCE CAREERS DAY," I wrote "Anthropology" down as my career goal, though I knew nothing at the time about the discipline besides the name.
...or that matter. And that is exactly what archeologist do. They go looking for ways to perfect our knowledge about history and alter if the need is there. Studying history help me understand current events because like people say history repeats over and over. They had kings, pharaohs, and emperors back then and now we have presidents, kings, queens, and the pope. Besides technology and people nothing really seamed to change. Writing this essay and learning about events that happened in Rome proved to be interesting. If a part of history is learning about almost everything there is to know about a person and their lifestyle, then this would be something that I speculated on, on a regular basis because Marcus Aurelius had a very interesting life. Basically feel almost as though I watched him grow up, become emperor and pass away as if I was next to him the whole time.
Having graduated, with a 2:1 degree in History of Art, Design and Film with English
According to The Society for American Archaeology, the definition of Archaeology is, “to obtain a chronology of the past, a sequence of events and dates that, in a sense, is a backward extension of history.” The study of ancient civilizations and archaeology is rather ambiguous due to the primitive nature of the time period. With little imagery and even less textual evidence, professionals in the field must work diligently when studying their subjects. Naturally, archaeologists cannot see or communicate with those whom they are studying, so they must be extraordinarily meticulous when analyzing past cultures. This relates to all aspects of the ancient world including; foods, raw materials, artifacts, agriculture, art work and pottery. All of these elements can collectively provide new and innovative information to curious archaeologists who may wish to gain a better understanding of those who came before us. This information is equally beneficial for both historians and archaeologists who plan to compare the histories of societies from all around the world. In the world of archaeology, archaeologists strive to better explain human behavior by analyzing our past. Therefore, the study of archaeology is a key element in understanding a time before our own.