Maya Peoples and Cultures: Ancient and Contemporary
ANTH 266
Fall 2010 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
LAST 269 |
This course provides an in-depth study of Maya culture and civilization, from the ancient to the contemporary. We will consider how academic disciplines such as archaeology, ethnography, and history have understood the Maya and how these perspectives both support and work against portrayals of the Maya in popular culture. The course is divided into several parts, broken down along both chronological and disciplinary lines, and covers the following topics: origins of Maya civilization; the invention of Maya culture through archaeology and ethnography of the Maya; the contemporary Maya of Mexico, Central America, and beyond; political activism and cultural revitalization movements; consuming Maya culture; and cultural tourism. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ANTH |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (ANTH)(LAST) |
Major Readings:
Robert Sharer, Diego de Landa, Sylvanus G. Morley, Robert Redfield, Rigoberta Menchu, Schele and Friedl, Peter Hervik, Alicia Re Cruz, Victor Montejo
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Examinations and Assignments:
4-5 response papers; 2 essay/short-answer exams |
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