SPA 1052 - The Culture of Belize

Institution:

College of Southern Maryland

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Description:

Prerequisite: none In this travel course, students study the rich history of the Mesoamerican region of Belize from the time when the Maya flourished through the Spanish colonial era to the present-day parliamentary democracy. Students explore Mayan ruins, attempt to decipher glyphs, and walk the paths of the Mayan warlords. With the help of historical and literary texts, student trace the Spanish, British, African, and Indigenous influence of this diverse Caribbean culture. The course is taught in English. Travel study course has variable fees. Offered irregularly.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csmd.edu/

Phone Number:

(301) 934-2251

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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