CCAS 113B

Origin and Evolution of Ritual Traditions in Mexico and Central America

Description: (Formerly numbered Chicana and Chicano Studies 113B.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Analytical overview of origin and evolution of cultural traditions of Christmas, Easter, and Day of Dead, from pre-Hispanic to contemporary manifestations in Mexico and Central America. Exploration of how Aztec and Mayan astronomical rituals became foundation for Spanish domination and later globalization. Winter solstice became Christmas, spring equinox became celebration of Easter, and end of harvest became Todos los Santos. Examination of original purpose of sugar skull, piƱata, pastorela shepherds' drama, and traditional dances as effective tools of colonization. Letter grading.

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