South Asian Studies Minor

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. 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 2121 - Women Gender and Sexuality in Asia (4)
• IS 3972 - Seminar in South Asian Studies (4)
• LIT 1000 - Introduction to Asian Literature (4)
• PHL 3155 - Philosophies and Religions of Asia (4)
• PS 3430 - Political Systems of Asia (4)
• REL 1150 - Introduction to Islam (4)
• REL 3130 - 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., IS 3900 ) may also count toward fulfillment of the minor requirements, subject to international studies academic adviser approval.