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Minor in South Asia Studies

The South Asia Program is an interdisciplinary effort that focuses on the cultures, politics, history, arts, and current events of South Asia (the nations of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka).  The Center offers the North Indian and Pakistani language Hindi-Urdu and the South Indian language Tamil.  Located in the Global Affairs Institute, the South Asia Center is a National Resource Center for South Asia, funded by the U. S. Department of Education, in a consortium with Cornell University. The Center coordinates a variety of colloquia, film series, lectures, and cultural events for all members of the Syracuse University community as well as faculty and students at nearby colleges.

The minor in South Asian studies provides an understanding of the religious, historical, economic, political, and artistic dimensions of the nations of South Asia. In consultation with the program director, students may plan the minor according to their individual interests.

The minor requires 18 credits, 12 of which are in courses numbered 300 or above. While not required, we urge students to take at least one, if not more, courses in Hindi-Urdu (HIN101, 102, 201, 202) or Tamil (TAM 101, 102, 201, 202).

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