We will examine the cultural dynamics of a series of Meso and South American Polities including the Olmecs, the Mayas, the Teotihuacanis, the Aztecs and the Incas in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the way states work, how and why they develop and why they fail. Requirements Class Participation. Reading Assignments are Due on the Day Assigned . You should plan on attending every class and coming to class prepared.
Presentations are due on the day assigned.
Completion of three short discussion preparation assignments. These MUST be typed. No discussion preparation assignments will be accepted after the assigned class period. If you are ill, send your assignment to class with someone. If you are ill, send the paper with someone.