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The Rise and Fall of the Maya

University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston , United States
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2026-09-01
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Bachelors
Major
Archaeology | History | Anthropology
Area of study
Social Sciences | Humanities
Course Language
English
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Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-01-
2026-03-01-
2026-09-01-
2027-03-01-
2027-09-01-
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The Rise and Fall of the Maya

This course focuses on the rise and fall of the Maya civilization in Central America. It considers their origins; political, economic, and social organization; religion and ideology; their eventual collapse; and the contemporary Maya. Discussions include the latest theories and controversies in Maya studies. This course may be counted toward the anthropology major. Capabilities addressed: Critical reading, critical thinking, clear writing, collaborative learning, information technology, oral presentation, academic self-assessment.


Pre-Requisites

  • Pre-req = ENGL 102
  • A minimum of 30 credits
  • Degree Students Only
  • Students may not take more than one 200G (Intermediate Seminar) course.

Offered in:

2025 Fall

  • Section: 01
    • Class Number: 3235
    • Schedule/Time: MW, 9:00 - 9:50 am
    • Instructor: Sullivan, Lauren
    • Location: Wheatley-Peters W
    • Session: Regular Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
    • Capacity: 25
    • Enrolled: 23
    • Status: Closed
    • Credits: 3/3
    • Class Notes: Pre-Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 credits. Degree Students Only. Students may not take more than one 200G (Intermediate Seminar) course. Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, Intermediate Seminar, Stay On Track
  • Section: 01
    • Class Number: 3235
    • Schedule/Time: MW, 9:00 - 9:50 am
    • Instructor: Sullivan, Lauren
    • Location: On-line course
    • Session: Regular Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
    • Capacity: 25
    • Enrolled: 23
    • Status: Closed
    • Credits: 3/3
    • Class Notes: Pre-Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 credits. Degree Students Only. Students may not take more than one 200G (Intermediate Seminar) course. Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, Intermediate Seminar, Stay On Track
  • Section: 02
    • Class Number: 3658
    • Schedule/Time:
    • Instructor: Sullivan, Lauren
    • Location: On-line course
    • Session: Regular Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
    • Capacity: 25
    • Enrolled: 24
    • Status: Closed
    • Credits: 3/3
    • Class Notes: Pre-Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 credits. Degree Students Only. Students may not take more than one 200G (Intermediate Seminar) course. Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, Intermediate Seminar, Stay On Track

2026 Spring

  • Section: 01
    • Class Number: 1758
    • Schedule/Time: MW, F, 11:00 - 11:50 am
    • Instructor: Sullivan, Lauren
    • Location: McCormack M
    • Session: Regular Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
    • Capacity: 25
    • Enrolled: 25
    • Status: Closed
    • Credits: 3/3
    • Class Notes: This course uses course material available through the Healey Library and other sources. There is no cost for the course material for this course. Pre-Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 credits. Degree Students Only. Students may not take more than one 200G (Intermediate Seminar) course. Course Attributes: REMOTE, Non-degree exclude from list, Library and other resources, no cost materials, Intermediate Seminar, Stay On Track
  • Section: 01
    • Class Number: 1758
    • Schedule/Time: MW, F, 11:00 - 11:50 am
    • Instructor: Sullivan, Lauren
    • Location: REMOTE
    • Session: Regular Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
    • Capacity: 25
    • Enrolled: 25
    • Status: Closed
    • Credits: 3/3
    • Class Notes: This course uses course material available through the Healey Library and other sources. There is no cost for the course material for this course. Pre-Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 credits. Degree Students Only. Students may not take more than one 200G (Intermediate Seminar) course. Course Attributes: REMOTE, Non-degree exclude from list, Library and other resources, no cost materials, Intermediate Seminar, Stay On Track
  • Section: 02
    • Class Number: 4064
    • Schedule/Time:
    • Instructor: Sullivan, Lauren
    • Location: On-line course
    • Session: Regular Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
    • Capacity: 25
    • Enrolled: 25
    • Status: Closed
    • Credits: 3/3
    • Class Notes: This course uses course material available through the Healey Library and other sources. There is no cost for the course material for this course. Pre-Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 credits. Degree Students Only. Students may not take more than one 200G (Intermediate Seminar) course. Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, Library and other resources, no cost materials, Intermediate Seminar, Stay On Track
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