South Asian Studies Minor
The South Asian studies minor explores a dynamic region that includes some of the largest world economies and some of the oldest civilizations. This minor allows students to focus on India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, drawing on a wide-ranging curriculum with courses in anthropology, art history, dance, film, geography, history, international studies, linguistics, music, political science, South Asian culture, and religious studies.
First- and second-year language courses cannot be used to satisfy requirements for the minor. All courses used to satisfy minor requirements must be taken for letter grades and passed with grades of C– or better.
South Asian Studies Minor Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
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Courses in South Asia history | 4 | |
Course in South Asian history, religion, or philosophy | 4 | |
Course in contemporary South Asian issues | 4 | |
Course on South Asian media or culture | 4 | |
Courses with full or partial South Asia focus | 8 | |
Total Credits | 24 |
At least 12 of the 24 credits must be upper division. Students must consult with one of the South Asia faculty members when determining courses to take.
In addition, students must either demonstrate first-year proficiency in any South Asian vernacular language or complete a ten-week term of study or internship in South Asia, under the supervision of a member of the UO South Asia faculty.
Approved Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
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History, Religion, and Philosophy | ||
Cultures of India | ||
Cities in India and South Asia | ||
India | ||
Race and Ethnicity in the American West | ||
Dark Self, East and West | ||
Contemporary Issues | ||
Cultures of India and South Asia | ||
Great Books on Modern Asia | ||
Asian Foodways | ||
South Asia: Development and Social Change | ||
Bollywood's Lens on Indian Society | ||
Non-Western Political Theory | ||
Media and Culture | ||
Cultures of India and South Asia | ||
Contemporary Asian Art and Architecture | ||
Islamic Art & Architecture | ||
Arts of the Silk Road | ||
Asian Foodways | ||
Introduction to Asian American Literature | ||
ENG 362 | ||
Cultures of India | ||
Full or Partial Focus | ||
Great Books on Modern Asia | ||
What Is Asia: Theoretical Debates | ||
Asian Foodways | ||
Gender and Identity in Literature | ||
Economic Growth and Development | ||
Global Literatures in English | ||
Race and Representation in Film: [Topic] | ||
Introduction to Asian American Studies | ||
World Regional Geography | ||
Geography of Globalization | ||
The Global Story of Race | ||
Gender and International Development | ||
Aid to Developing Countries | ||
Development and the Muslim World | ||
American Business History | ||
International Communication | ||
Music in World Cultures | ||
World Religions: Asian Traditions | ||
Introduction to Islam | ||
Islamic Mysticism: [Topic] | ||
Readings in Buddhist Scriptures |