Minor in South and Southeast Asian Studies
Units required for Minor: 18-20, twelve of which must be in upper division
Program Description
The minor offers students a framework to explore South and Southeast Asia from an interdisciplinary perspective, examining the religion, culture, and history of peoples and countries in the region such as Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan, and further east to Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and others. Students will be introduced to the broader region through two pan-Asia courses before selecting area studies electives to fit their own interest.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Course Requirements (6 Units) | ||
| ASIA 1 | Asia in the World Today ( 3 units) | 3 |
| ASIA 111 | Asian Diaspora and Migration (3 units) | 3 |
| Electives (12-14 Units) | ||
| Select 12-14 units of electives from the following: | 12 - 14 | |
| Peoples of Southeast Asia | ||
| Cultures of South Asia | ||
| Art of India and Southeast Asia | ||
| Genocide in Southeast Asia | ||
| Indonesia, 1965: Context, Causes, and Consequences of Cold War Mass Murder | ||
| South Asian History & Civilization | ||
| History of Buddhism | ||
| The Making of Modern Southeast Asia | ||
| Religions of India | ||
| India's Religions: Hindus & Buddhists | ||
| India's Religions: Jains & Sikhs | ||
| The Hindu Year: Fall | ||
| The Hindu Year: Spring | ||
| Philosophies Of India | ||
| Elementary Punjabi | ||
| Elementary Punjabi | ||
| Sex & Gender in South Asia | ||
| Language Proficiency | ||
| Language proficiency is not required for the minor; however, students are highly encouraged to study an Asian language. | ||
| Total Units | 18-20 | |