The course examines Maya History and Resistance in the Mayab’, or where the Maya live/are. It attempts to de-center the nation-state, while also recognizing the ways that governments have played a role in repressing Indigenous Peoples. The course analyzes the Maya through time and space, with each week focusing on a particular topic.
4
UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeUpper division only
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeProf Batz is an entertaining lecturer and fair grader. There were quite a lot of weekly assignments, but they were mostly graded on completion. Took for my ethnicity requirement and I'm glad I did! Easy A
such a good professor who is passionate about the topic and keeps you engaged. exams were online and open note, he wants us to learn rather than fail.
One of the best Chicano classes I've taken so far! Professor Batz implements in-class group quizzes, 2 major essays, weekly forum posts, and 3-4 individual assignments. Lot of reading but he does summarize in class.
I love Dr. Batz. Really seemed to care about his students, and provided clear guidelines on how he was grading. Two essays and weekly forum posts, but reading is interesting so it doesn't feel like homework. Love this professor and hope to take another course by him in the future.