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 2400 Perspectives on India   (4)

2. Plus 16 credits drawn from

• AH 3040 - Buddhist Art (4)
• AH 3240 - Islamic Art (4)
• AN 3255 - Peoples and Cultures of India (4)
• IS 3972 - Seminar in South Asian Studies (4)
• LIT 1000 - Introduction to Asian Literature (4)
• PHL 3155 - Philosophies and Religions of Asia (4) or REL 3150 - The Philosophies and Religions of Asia  (4)
• REL 1150 - Introduction to Islam (4)
• PS 3430 - 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 3900 ) may also count toward fulfillment of the minor requirements, subject to international studies academic adviser approval.