Minor in South Asian Studies
The Minor in South Asian Studies, which is administered by the Department of History, provides students with a broad comparative perspective on South Asia and the opportunity for greater concentration on a specific topic of interest or geographical locale. There is a wide range of options. Students might choose, for instance, to study a language and its literature, explore aspects of the colonial and postcolonial histories of South Asia, investigate the art and architecture of the region, explore contemporary political dynamics, analyze literary forms and cinema, or track the South Asian diaspora.
The course of study encompasses a range of disciplines, including Anthropology, History, Political Science, Art History, Literature, and two modern languages (Hindi and Urdu). Through a consortial exchange program with Columbia University, students may also study one of the region’s many modern or classical languages.