Course Catalog - 2023-2024

     

ASIA 223 - SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES

Long Title: SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES
Department: Asian Studies
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Analyzing Diversity: Yes
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: Multi-disciplinary introduction to South Asia (India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka). Grounded in historical context, we examine the region’s geography, politics, art and architecture, literary epics and poetry, religions and devotional practices, and cultural interactions and exchanges, from pre-history through the 20th century.