South Asian Studies (C087)
Concentration Coordinator: Alison Melnick Dyer
This concentration introduces students to different aspects of the history, culture, religion, literature, and art of South Asia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Southeast Asia.
Concentration Requirements
Complete any four courses designated with the (C087) concentration attribute.
Active course offerings include:
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ASIA 243 | Buddhist Arts and Visual Cultures |
| ASIA 245 | Architectural Monuments of Southeast Asia |
| ASIA 249 | The Hindu Tradition |
| ASIA 250 | Buddhist Traditions |
| ASIA 251 | Religions of Tibet |
| ASIA 308 | Buddhist Texts in Translation |
| AVC 243 | Buddhist Arts and Visual Cultures |
| AVC 245 | Architectural Monuments of Southeast Asia |
| EUS 206 | The Empire Strikes Back: The Ends of European Empires in the Twentieth Century |
| HIST 206 | The Empire Strikes Back: The Ends of European Empires in the Twentieth Century |
| MUS S25 | Performing Musical Art of Indonesia |
| MUS 290C | Gamelan Ensemble |
| PHIL 310 | Buddhist Philosophy |
| REL 249 | The Hindu Tradition |
| REL 250 | Buddhist Traditions |
| REL 251 | Religions of Tibet |
| REL 308 | Buddhist Texts in Translation |
| RFSS 391F | Bollywood |
Courses Taken Outside of Bates
Two non-Bates credits may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. Participation in the South India Term Abroad (SITA) Program may be substituted for two credits with prior approval.
Declaration Restrictions
Students who declare the South Asian Studies C087 concentration may not declare the following:
- Asian Studies minor
Other Considerations
None.