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.