ATH 214 - Contemporary Mexican Culture

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Provides a look at key situations and events throughout the prehistoric and historic periods which significantly shaped or contributed to Mexican culture and ethnic identity. Emphasis is placed on the modern historic era. Explores the development and characteristics of Mexican culture from the early hunter gatherers of the Archaic to the establishment of traditional Mesoamerican cultural traits and cosmologies. Major Mexican and Mayan archaeological sites of Mexico are initially discussed, as well as specific cultural innovations of the Classic, Epi- and Post-classic periods.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.