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Aug 14, 2024
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RST 260 - Mesoamerican Religions: Jaguars, Serpents, Trees Credits: 3 Description Introduction to the religions of Mesoamerica using cultural methods such as art and architecture coupled with written sources to explore their unique cosmology.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Analyze differences, similarities, and sustained traditions in the religions of Meso America.
- Recognize and analyze the visual cultural conventions associated with the different Meso American religions.
- Develop an understanding of the religious practices of Meso America before European contact.
- Display critical writing approaches taken when analyzing religion.
- Analyze religion using anthropological and sociological frameworks.
- Develop critical thinking skills and become proficient in articulating view about religion and different spiritual practices.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Mexican culture.
- Analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources including written and visual culture (architecture, ceramics, fresco, graphics, and more).
- Organize researched material into a paper using documentation and a bibliography.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Graded: Letter Grade
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