FRSEMR 44j - The Aztecs and Maya

Institution:

Harvard University

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Description:

Explores Aztec and Maya culture, history, religion from insider and outsider (Spanish) perspectives. Analyzes how religion fueled genesis and expansion of Aztec empire as well as the Conquistadors' activities. Examines approaches used to piece back together puzzles of how a magnificent cultural tradition, the Maya, took root and thrived in tropical forest setting .Examines how modern scholars and students explore world-view, social relations, and history of other cultures including Maya and Aztec peoples today.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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