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Re: Mayan Heiroglyphics
Joseph Uher (juher@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu)
Tue, 3 Jan 1995 10:04:16 -0600
ppence@freenet.scri.fsu.edu (Patrick
Pence) writes:
> I will be taking a class starting January 9th on Mayan
> Heiroglyph translation. Can anyone out there point in the direction
> of some good programs or information sources that could help
me get a
> little ahead of the game? Under advice from the professor,
I am
> currently reading Michael Coe's book 'Breaking the Maya Code',
but I'd
> like to have a little more research under my belt before I
start. Any
> helpful replies would be greatly appreciated!
Had the opportunity last semester to hear several lectures last spring
here
at Hopkins by Prof Christopher Jones from the U Penn (Philadelphia) Dept
Archeology. Knowledgeable; really involved in his work; very personable
and
approachable man. Each spring (April/May ?) U PA hosts a "Mayan Weekend" in
Philly with workshops in many aspects of Maya culture: history, language,
archeology, current affairs, language (both historic and contemporary
(it
seems to cover the culture irrespective of "international boundaries").
Seems to be an excellent program. Don't have further contact info with
me;
but he is very easy to reach directly through the university.
They also sponsor "field trips" ( I think for a week ?) to the Mayan
countries, as well as opportunities for research and work on digs.
Hope this helps.
Hunter -- juher@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu
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