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ICS 37
Ancient Peoples of Mesoamerica

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Course Description

This is an introductory survey of the development of pre-contact Mesoamerican indigenous cultures, concluding with the Spanish invasion, conquest, and colonization of the Aztecs, Maya, and Zapotec peoples. The course commences with the earliest known evidence of human occupation in Mesoamerica, progressing through the development of agriculturally-based societies.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Distinguish and compare the diversity of cultures and the major sites, periods, and trends in the development of ancient Mexican civilizations.
• Distinguish and compare major artistic styles, belief systems, and indigenous concepts characteristic of the ancient Mexican people.
• Evaluate and critique current debates in the interpretation of ancient Mexican artistic, religious, and historical traditions.

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Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Gen Ed

General Education Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Transferability

Transferable to both UC and CSU

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory(ies)

EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

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