ANTH319

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ANTH319

The Archaeology of Mesoamerica ANTH319 FA

Crosslistings: LAST315, ARHA209

Not Currently Offered

This course will explore the development of culture in Mesoamerica from the development of settled agriculture to the arrival of the Spanish. The major culture areas of Mexico and Central America will be considered. Emphasis will be on the way anthropologically oriented archaeology has changed the interpretation of the creation of high culture in this area.

MAJOR READINGS

J.L. Stephens, TRAVEL IN CENTRAL AMERICA
M. Coe, THE MAYA
W. Sanders & B. Price, MESOAMERICA
R. Adams, PREHISTORIC MESOAMERICA

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Hour exam; final research paper; two 3-5 page essay papers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Preference to anthropology and Latin American Studies major.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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