Description

South Asian Studies offers a suite of courses covering the cultures, societies, histories, philosophies and religions of the Indian subcontinent. The major provides students with a foundation in the history of the nations on the subcontinent, an understanding of the movements and religions of the peoples that populate it, as well as training them to investigate and analyse its myriad cultures and societies—both contemporary and historical. A South Asian Studies major provides students with a solid foundation upon which to develop both general and specialist interests in Indian culture, history, society and thought.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of a Bachelor degree with a minor in South Asian Studies, graduates will be able to:

• Speak and write about theories, factual content and research approaches relevant to South Asian Studies.

• Identify relevant regional and international literature relevant to South Asian Studies.

• Determine the processes through which current knowledge about South Asian Studies has been developed.

Course Lists

The course lists in the "Requirements" section below is a definitive   list and includes all courses that can be counted towards the major,   whether or not they are offered in the current year. For a list of   courses that will be offered in the current year, please see the Summary of Courses page.

Relevant Degrees

• Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Studies (Year in Asia) (BAPYA)
• Bachelor of Asian Studies (BASIA)