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Mesoamerica: Cultures and Civilizations Of Mexico and Central America
Meta-Major
Social Sciences
Session Cycle
Spring Only
Credits
3
Allow Pass/No Pass
No
Lecture Hours
54
CalGETC Areas
Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences
Transfer Status
UC and CSU
Course Description
This course offers a survey of the Mesoamerican cultures and civilizations of Mexico and Central America as presented by the archaeological, historical and ethnographic information of the area. Covering the periods from the early hunting and gathering societies through the development of farming villages and civilizations, this course provides an overview of the principal civilizations, the Aztec and Maya, at the time of European contact and the aftermath of the Spanish conquest to fully comprehend the stage of contemporary indigenous cultures of Mexico and Central America. It is intended for both beginning anthropology majors and general education students.