HI222
Cultures of Mesoamerica
0.5 Credit

Mesoamerica defines a region of relative historical and cultural continuity that also contain distinct  ancient  civilizations.  This  course  will  examine  the  roots  of  pre-conquest Mesoamerican culture and its development, with particular focus given to the Maya and Aztec civilizations. Emphasis will be placed on architecture, religion, social organization, and values. {P,G}