CONCENTRATED 412d - Pre- Colombian Mesoamerica Societies

Institution:

Western Washington University

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Description:

Prereq: amst 203 or Fair 218c or 364c or 365d. Examines the spiritual, political, and social contexts of pre-Columbian meso-American societies. Emphasis is on understanding of ascendant cultures such as the Mayas, Toltecas, and Mexca Aztecas and examination of the Popol Vuh, Tonatiuh, Curanderismo and the connections between spiritualism and calendric cycles. Provides linkages between pre-Columbian thought and culture and present-day Mexico and Central America. Repeatable with different topics.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wwu.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 650-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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