Start Date
30 September, 2024
There will be 10 weekly meetings on Monday, 10am - 12pm, starting from 30 Septemberr.
Overview
Many different peoples occupied Mexico in ancient times; beginning with the mysterious Olmec culture who carved massive stone heads, to the unknown civilization that built the impressive city of Teotihuacan. Better known are the Maya with their developed writing system and the fierce Aztecs who ruled when the Spanish arrived in the 16th century. Each group was different but shared many cultural traits and religious beliefs.
The aim is to explore the history of Mexico from earliest times to the arrival of the Spanish. The history, archaeology and textual evidence will be studied together with an outline of the gods and goddesses of ancient Central America. The course is open to all with a general interest in the topic and no previous knowledge is assumed.
Syllabus
01 The Olmec
02 Pre-Classic Maya
03 Early Classic Maya
04 Late classic Maya
05 Post Classic Maya
06 Teotihuacan
07 Toltecs and Aztecs
08 Aztec religion
09 Aztec Empire
10 Coming of the Spanish
Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm.
Course Lecturer: Michael Tunnicliffe
Michael Tunnicliffe is a free lance lecturer in Adult Education. He studied at Birmingham and Cambridge and is a long standing tutor at Liverpool Continuing Education having taught both face to face and Zoom classes for the past 20 years.
Courses fees: Full fee £155/Concession £80.
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