Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Teaching department
- School of European Languages, Culture and Society
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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Language pre-requisites apply to this module. Students not already studying at advanced level in the language may not be eligible and must seek approval prior to registering. Please contact the email address provided. Available to Affiliates subject to space.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
Module description
Of the many complex civilisations to arise in the ancient Americas, three stand out: the Maya of Mexico and Guatemala, with a sophisticated art style and the only true writing system ever to develop in the Western Hemisphere; the Aztecs, the last ancient Mexican civilisation, known for their huge city-on-a-lake of Tenochtitlan and for the mass practice of human sacrifice; and the Incas of Peru, whose rigid state structure and many gold and silver treasures so amazed the Spanish conquistadors. This module studies the states, societies, religions and cultural practices of these peoples, drawing on both a rich corpus of primary sources and a vibrant historical literature.
Please note: This module description is accurate at the time of publication. Amendments may be made prior to the start of the academic year.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 听听听
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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0
- Module leader
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Professor Adrian Pearce
- Who to contact for more information
- adrian.pearce@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 听听听
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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0
- Module leader
-
Professor Adrian Pearce
- Who to contact for more information
- adrian.pearce@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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