010116 VU Introduction to Mesoamerican Religions (2019W)
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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Lehrender: Milan KOVAC
An/Abmeldung
Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").
- Anmeldung von Mo 02.09.2019 10:00 bis So 03.11.2019 10:00
- Abmeldung bis So 03.11.2019 23:59
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Sprache: Englisch
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
Schriftliche Prüfung: 13.12.2019, 11.30-13.00 Uhr, SR 1
- Freitag 08.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 4 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
- Freitag 08.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum i2/3 (islam) Schenkenstraße 8-10 EG
- Freitag 08.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
- Freitag 22.11. 13:15 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
- Freitag 29.11. 13:15 - 18:15 Seminarraum 8 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
- Freitag 06.12. 12:15 - 16:15 Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
- Freitag 13.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Information
Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
Assessment and permitted materials
The mode of assessment is listed in the section below. The language of instruction is English. Students are expected to engage in class discussion.
The mode of assessment is listed in the section below. The language of instruction is English. Students are expected to engage in class discussion.
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The course assessment consists of a written exam (50%); a power-point presentation (30%); participation and class interaction (20%).
The course assessment consists of a written exam (50%); a power-point presentation (30%); participation and class interaction (20%).
Prüfungsstoff
Examination topics:
Lecture contents
Lecture contents
Literatur
Reading list
· Alfred, M. Tozzer, Landa's Relación de las cosas de Yucatán. A Translation. Peabody Museum, Cambridge MA, 1941.
· J.E.S. Thompson, Maya History and Religion. University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, 1970.
· Tedlock, Dennis (trans.). Popol Vuh: the Definitive Edition of the Mayan Book of the Dawn of Life and the Glories of Gods and Kings. Revised Edition. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1996).
· Miller, Mary; Karl Taube. The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya. London: Thames and Hudson, 1993.
· Bernardino de Sahagun. Florentine Codex: General History of the Things of New Spain. University of Utah Press, 1970.
Additional readings are provided ad personam.
· Alfred, M. Tozzer, Landa's Relación de las cosas de Yucatán. A Translation. Peabody Museum, Cambridge MA, 1941.
· J.E.S. Thompson, Maya History and Religion. University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, 1970.
· Tedlock, Dennis (trans.). Popol Vuh: the Definitive Edition of the Mayan Book of the Dawn of Life and the Glories of Gods and Kings. Revised Edition. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1996).
· Miller, Mary; Karl Taube. The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya. London: Thames and Hudson, 1993.
· Bernardino de Sahagun. Florentine Codex: General History of the Things of New Spain. University of Utah Press, 1970.
Additional readings are provided ad personam.
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
066 800 M02, M15, 033 195 BRP 09rwb, 033 195 BRP 17rwb
Letzte Änderung: Sa 01.03.2025 00:07
Mesoamerica (southern part of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, western parts of Honduras and Salvador) is the cradle of the most developed civilisation of pre-Columbian America. In the very long period from 2000 B.C.E. to 1521 C.E., various cultures with relatively homogeneous features regarding religion, rituals, or calendar flourished there. Among the most important ones were the Maya and the Aztecs, which we will primarily discuss in the course. The main focus will be on ritual and religion, which we will analyse from multiple perspectives. Starting with the history of research, we will critically engage with historical sources, and we will continue with archaeological, epigraphic, and iconographic sources. Finally, the approaches of modern anthropology and ethnology will be explored, which will complement the ancient horizon and show the continuity to the present.