ANTHRO 31 Mesoamerican Origins of Latino Culture Description: Various societies in Mesoamerica are known for their monumental architecture, ritualized sacrifice, astronomical calculations, complex calendars, writing systems, and vast trade networks. How did all of these cultural phenomenon develop over time? Why and when did the various societies collapse? What traditions remain intact? Which practices have been shared throughout the world? Students in this course will study the cultural evolution of this region beginning with the peopling of the land, to the emergence of village life and domestication of foods. We study the formation of dense urban societies that became centers of religious, economic and military powers, including those that were eventually encountered by Spanish invaders and reshaped to become the contemporary societies known today. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent Transferability: CSU; UC  Repeatability: Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP Grading Type: Grade or P/NP Sections listed are for Fall 2023

Sect Days Hours Instructor Location Room Units Status Total Seats Current Enrollment Seats Remaining Date Begin/End Date Final Exam Books 0446 MW 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Molino T Emeritus Hall, Santa Rosa Campus 1588 3.00 Ended 45 40 5 08/14-12/06 12/13/2023   2125 TTh 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Markovics M Science Plaza, Petaluma Campus PC 101 3.00 Ended 30 25 5 09/05-12/07 12/7/2023     This is a Petaluma Transfer Track class that has no regularly scheduled meetings. Transfer Track classes start late and end early and do not meet during finals week. All students are welcome to enroll in this class; and this section will have extra support from the Lanzamiento initiative.