ASIAN 2215

Introduction to South Asia

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2014-2015 Catalog.

An interdisciplinary introduction to the cultures and histories of South Asia, with special attention to the intersections of religion, political authority, and the arts, as well as migration shaping South Asia's history.  Many sections of the course focus on questions of identity and belonging, looking at how people do, and have, express(ed) their relationship to places and social groups. This course, which addresses historical and contemporary topics, is suitable for students not majoring in Asian Studies.  Students with more specialized interests in Asia, and Asian Studies are also welcome. Readings include contemporary fiction by South Asian writers.

Distribution Category (HA-AS)

When Offered Fall.

Breadth Requirement (GB)

Course Subfield (GE)

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