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Lecturer(s)
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Riebová Markéta, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The course provides a brief introduction to the indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica and South America in the pre-Columbian period. It familiarizes students with the main cultural regions, periodization, and the basic characteristics of individual cultures. Attention is given both to advanced civilizations (Aztecs, Maya, Incas) and to indigenous societies in so-called marginal areas (the Caribbean, the Amazon, and Tierra del Fuego).
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
- Homework for Teaching
- 40 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 60 hours per semester
- Semestral Work
- 24 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course provides a brief introduction to the indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica and South America in the pre-Columbian period. It familiarizes students with the main cultural regions, periodization, and the basic characteristics of individual cultures. Attention is given both to advanced civilizations (Aztecs, Maya, Incas) and to indigenous societies in so-called marginal areas (the Caribbean, the Amazon, and Tierra del Fuego).
The aim of the course is to provide a basic orientation in the historical, social, and cultural context of pre-Columbian cultures of Latin America.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of Spanish; the course is taught in Spanish.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Seminar Work
Regular attendance and active participation in lectures and seminars. Preparation for each class, including knowledge of the analyzed text. Oral exam.
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Recommended literature
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David Carrasco. Náboženství Mezoameriky (Kosmovize a obřadní centra). Praha. 1998.
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Friedrich Katz. Staré americké civilizace. Praha. 1990.
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José Alcina Franch. Las culturas precolombinas de América. Madrid. 2005.
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Markéta Křížová. Aztékové. Praha. 2005.
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Markéta Křížová. Inkové. Praha. 2006.
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Susan Toby Evans. Ancient Mexico and Central America: archeology and culture history. London. 2004.
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