ANT 20 - Mesoamerica: Cultures and Civilizations Of Mexico and Central America

    Recent Professors
    A. Merville
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    46–53 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of ANT 20
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4A · CSU GE Area D1
    Description
    This course offers a survey of the Mesoamerican cultures and civilizations of Mexico and Central America as presented by the archaeological, historical and ethnographic information of the area. Covering the periods from the early hunting and gathering societies through the development of farming villages and civilizations, this course provides an overview of the principal civilizations, the Aztec and Maya, at the time of European contact and the aftermath of the Spanish conquest to fully comprehend the stage of contemporary indigenous cultures of Mexico and Central America. It is intended for both beginning anthropology majors and general education students.