Broad survey of ancient Mesoamerica (Olmec, Zapotec, Teotihuacan, Maya, Aztec). Investigates these cultures along with factors that have influenced their contemporary interpretation, including the forms of data available and contexts and motivations of the people who have generated them.

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
GEs Area E World Cult
Gerardo Aldana
3.1
47 reviews

Lecture

PHELP1425
M W F
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
54 / 60

Sections

HSSB 1227
T
09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
18 / 20
HSSB 1231
T
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
19 / 20
HSSB 1227
T
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
17 / 20
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ANTH127MAYA . 2 Years Ago

homedog was on ancient aliens im here for it

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CHST118 . 5 Years Ago

Very cool guy. Super easy to talk to and really likes class participation. I'm a Biology major and just took this class for UD units, but it was really enjoyable and I looked forward to going to class because he kept it interesting. There was just a midterm and final, both in class essays. Super open minded questions, pretty easy grading.

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ANTH137 . 6 Years Ago

Awesome teacher! He is a very approachable, down to earth, chill guy. He is also very attractive. Wears dress socks with Birkenstocks. 10/10 would recommend.

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ANTH133 . 9 Years Ago

He gives fantastic lectures and his tests aren't too hard. He doesn't always respond to emails but if you ask him a question after class he'll be happy to answer and very helpful.

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ANTH137 . 9 Years Ago

I would take any class from prof. Aldana! His enthusiasm makes you want to show up for class every day and the lectures are actually really cool and interesting. Don't be afraid to ask questions and get creative, he likes this!

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CHST13 . 10 Years Ago

Really cool guy. Super knowledgeable about this stuff. His quizzes can be difficult but the final was ridiculously easy. Have to do a lot of reading but most of it is actually pretty interesting. Highly recommend this class. Aldana got up on the table once and he told us about the alien theories. Favorite professor here so far.

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