Skip to Main Content

South Asian Studies

Download as PDF

Modern Languages & LiteraturesUG

General

Requirements

Major Dependent Concentration(s)

Program Requirements

Requirements for the liberal arts minor in South Asian studies

A minimum of 20 credits of coursework consisting of:

  1. Introductory Course in the chosen region of study

  2. 16 additional credits as indicated for each world area, including up to, but no more than, 8 credits of language study appropriate to the chosen area, at any level

1. Introductory Course

  • course Perspectives on India  (4)

2. Plus 16 credits from the following:

  • course Arts of Asia and the Islamic World (4)

  • course Buddhist Art (4)

  • course Islamic Art (4)

  • course Peoples and Cultures of India (4)

  • course Women Gender and Sexuality in Asia (4)

  • course Seminar in South Asian Studies (4)

  • course Introduction to Asian Literature (4)

  • course Philosophies and Religions of Asia (4)

  • course Political Systems of Asia (4)

  • course Introduction to Islam (4)

  • course Islam in the Modern World (4)

  • Language option: transferred coursework in any South Asian language

Other Coursework

Relevant independent study, directed research, or special topics coursework (e.g., course) may also count toward fulfillment of the minor requirements, subject to International Studies Academic Adviser approval.

Applicable Majors

All Majors can declare this Minor.