Adviser: Clinical Associate Professor Ilieva

The new minor in South Asian studies, which is administered by the Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, provides students with a broad comparative perspective on South Asia and the opportunity for greater concentration on a specific area of interest and geographical locale. Students might choose, for instance, to study a language and its literature, explore aspects of the colonial and postcolonial histories of South Asia, investigate the art and architecture of the region, explore contemporary political dynamics, or analyze the literary forms of the South Asian diaspora. The course of study encompasses a range of disciplines, including anthropology, history, political science, fine art, literature, and two modern languages (Hindi and Urdu). Through a consortial exchange program with Columbia University, students may also study one of the region's many modern or classical languages.