SPA-1052 - The Culture of Belize (H, C) (3)

In this travel course, students study the rich history of the Mesoamerican region of Belize from the time when the Maya flourished, through the Spanish colonial era, to the present day parliamentary democracy. Students explore Mayan ruins, attempt to decipher glyphs, and walk the paths of the Mayan warlords. With the help of historical and literary texts and personal interaction with Belizeans, students trace the Spanish, British, African, and Indigenous influences of this diverse Caribbean culture. The course is taught in English. This course satisfies the General Education Humanities requirement and the Core Competency for Cultural and Global Awareness.