California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Los Angeles 10 courses 15 total credits
The minor in Mesoamerican Studies offers students a cross and interdisciplinary curriculum on the cultures frequently associated with the Aztecs and Mayas, but inclusive of other ancient peoples who populated metropolitan and ceremonial centers such as Teotihuacan and Tula. The fields of study include Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies, art history, cave archaeology, colonial ethnography, and myth narratives read as examples of Mesoamerican “literature,” such as the poetry of Ancient Mexico (e.g., Texcoco), and Maya texts, such as the Popol Vuh and the Rabinal Achi, among others. A total of 15 units in required and elective courses comprise the minor in Mesoamerican Studies. Roadmap
| Total Credits | 15 credits |
Upper Division Required Courses (3 units)
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Anthropology
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 4280 | Civilizations of Western Mesoamerica | 3 |
| ANTH 4290 | Maya Civilization | 3 |
| ANTH 4540 | Special Topics in Anthropology | 12 |
Art
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 4470 | The Art of Mesoamerica and the Southwest | 3 |
| ART 4500 | The Colonial Art of Mexico and Guatemala | 3 |
| ART 4530 | Aztec Art and Culture | 3 |
| ART 4540 | Special Topics in Art | 6 |
Chicano Studies
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