[NEW CONTENT] This foundational cultural anthropology course has been enhanced and expanded with new theory, rare photos, new maps and LIDAR discoveries, and other graphics. Many recent and extraordinary new archaeological findings have completely altered our understanding of the scope and sophistication of Mesoamerican cultures. We will examine the cultures of Mesoamerica including the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec. Using the historical and archaeological record, we will cover the rise, development, and collapse of these fascinating civilizations.  Audio/Visual, Discussion, Lecture, Reading