Bachelor of Arts in Southern Asia Studies

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  • Objectives
    The Southern Asia Studies program focuses on the societies and cultures of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh with emphasis on both their religious and cultural systems and their modern history and development. Some comparative work on other indianized cultures of Southern Asia such as Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia and Malaysia is also included.
  • Academic title
    Bachelor of Arts in Southern Asia Studies
  • Course description
    Major in Southern Asia Studies: 42 credits

        * 6 required credits in History of India and Religions of Asia
        * 3 elective credits in History from Imperialism and Nationalism: India, Capitalism and Communism in Southern Asia, Vietnam War, and Advanced Study in Asian History
        * 9 elective credits in Religion from Islam, Buddhist Tradition, Mahayana Buddhism, Religion and Art in India, China and Japan, Hindu Thought and Institutions in Ancient Periods (1500–2000 BC) to the Beginning of the Medieval Period, Religion and Society in India
        * 6 elective credits in Political Science from Political Systems of Southern Asia, Asian Political Systems, Asia and Power Politics, State and Socio‑Economic Changes in South Asia
        * 18 elective credits in any relevant courses in the core disciplines or courses dealing with Southern Asia in the Departments of Economics, Education, English, Geography, Sociology/Anthropology or the Faculty of Fine Arts and the John Molson School of Business
        * 48 elective credits in any department

    Minor in Southern Asia Studies: 30 credits

        * 6 required credits in History of India and Religious Traditions of the World
        * 6 elective credits in Economics, History, or Political Science in Southern Asia topics
        * 9 elective credits in Religion, English, Linguistics or Film Studies in Southern Asia topics
        * 9 elective credits from any courses dealing primarily with Southern Asia

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