ANU - STUDYAT - Arch of Mexico and Maya

Offered By:	School of Archaeology & Anthropology
Academic Career:	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject:	Archaeology
Offered in:	ARCH6021 will not be offered in 2010
Unit Value:	6 units
Course Description:	Mesoamerican culture is defined and the evolution of its civilizations is examined. Subject matter includes the emergence of sedentary life and ceremonialism, architecture and town planning, and the political, social and economic life of the major states. Emphasis will be placed on the Classic Period (Teotihuacan and the Maya) and the empire of the Aztecs.
Indicative Assessment:	Written work to the value of 5000 words.
Course Classification(s):	TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest:	Archaeology
Preliminary Reading:	Blanton, R. et al. Ancient Mesoamerica, a comparison of change in three regions, Cambridge University Press. Hammond, N. Ancient Maya Civilization, Cambridge University Press, 1982.
Majors/Specialisations:	Archaeology and Archaeology
Academic Contact:	Mr Ian Farrington

Archaeology of Mexico and Maya ARCH6021 - Details