Study AbroadENGL 2391: Mexica Myth and Legend in Contemporary American Literature

Dates: May 13-28, 2026

Locations: Teotihuacán and Mexico City, Mexico

Contact: Dr. Cordelia Barrera (cordelia.barrera@ttu.edu)

Hike around ancient pyramids of Teotihuacán, boat ride through Xochimilco's floating gardens, and enjoy trips through Mayan and Aztec temples, museums and castles in Mexico City.

"Mexica Myths and Legends in Contemporary American Literature" will be taught in Teotihuacán (a World Heritage site) and Mexico City.

Activities include visits to ancient Mesoamerican pyramids via ATV, museums, castles, temples, cruising along ancient canals and much more!

Fulfills core Language, Philosophy and Culture requirement.

Focus is literary & historical, with readings by American and Latine authors that engage ideas related to cultural frameworks surrounding landscape practices, community-building, traditional healing, and spiritual and cultural ideologies. Assignments include a daily writing journal, daily readings, participation in class discussions and a final paper of 5-7 pages. Spanish language is not required, but helpful.