South Asian studies minor

Requirements for the liberal arts minor in South Asian studies

A minimum of 20 credits of coursework distributed as follows:

1. Introductory course

• IS 240  - Perspectives on India  (4)

2. Plus 16 credits drawn from

• AH 307 - Buddhist Art (4)
• AH 320 - Islamic Art (4)
• AN 361 - Peoples and Cultures of India (4)
• IS 382 - Seminar in South Asian Studies (4)
• LIT 100 - Introduction to Asian Literature (4)
• PHL 350 - Philosophies and Religions of Asia (4) or REL 359 - Philosophies and Religions of Asia  (4)
• REL 101 - Introduction to Islam (4)
• PS 334 - Political Systems of Asia (4)
• Language option: transferred coursework in any South Asian language

Other coursework

Relevant independent study, directed research, or special topics coursework (e.g., IS 300) may also count toward fulfillment of the minor requirements, subject to international studies academic adviser approval.