ABOVE CLASS MEETS 1ST EIGHT WEEKS ONLY

How can the archaeological record be used to interpret ancient Maya
production, trade and the larger economic system?  Pass me the Salt:
An Introduction to Trade Among the Maya will introduce students to
trading and role that it played in the Maya economic system.  Emphasis
will be placed on coastal-inland trade of salt, but we will also
explore local, regional, and long-distance trade of other goods used
by the Maya. Students will also learn about Maya production and
specialized workshops in relation to trading systems.  There are many
goals in this course, but the primary goal will be interact in a
shared learning environment with your peers to explore a specific
topic.  This will require that you to come to class prepared and ready
to engage in conversation about readings, lectures, and activities.
Grades will be based on participation, assignments, and exams. This
course would be extremely useful for students planning to attend the
Belize field school. S & H distribution credit.