South Asian Studies Minor

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The program’s description is noted below:

Requirements for the liberal arts minor in South Asian studies

A minimum of 20 credits of coursework consisting of:

Introductory course in the chosen region of study
Sixteen additional credits as indicated for each world area, including up to, but no more than, eight credits of language study appropriate to the chosen area, at any level

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)
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.