The India Studies minor provides a broad introduction to a major world civilization through a set of coordinate courses in selected areas of Indian society and culture.  Both traditional and contemporary aspects are covered.

Completion of a minimum of fifteen credits at the 2000-level or above is required, including at least 3 courses from Group A. Any remaining credits can be completed in Group B courses, INDS courses, or any independent study that focuses on India (approved by coordinator of India Studies). In addition the India Studies minor requires one of the following:
1.   The completion of INDS 4296 (thesis) or
2.   The completion of any thesis focusing on India and approved by coordinator of India Studies  or
3.   Participation in an approved, credit-bearing Study Abroad program in India or
4.   An approved independent study which is completed in India           
Also recommended are appropriate 1000-level and above courses that provide an introduction to the advanced courses, such as PHIL 1106. Students are strongly encouraged (although not required) to take an Indian language course in the Critical Languages program.

Group A:  Core Courses (3 required)
HIST 3812 (also AASI 3812).   Modern India
POLS 3472/3472W.   South Asia in World Politics
SOCI 3222/ (also AASI 3222).  Asian Indian Women: Activism and Social Change in India and the United States
PHIL 3263 -  Oriental Philosophy and religion
ENGL 3320.  Literature and Culture of India
INDS 3210.   Ancient and Classical Indian literature in Translation
ART 3375  Contemporary Indian Art and Popular Culture

Group B
SOCI 3701/3701W.   The Developing World
POLS 3216/3216W.   Women and Development
ECON 3473/3473W.   Economic Development
ARE 3255.   Role of Agriculture in Development
ENG 2301/2301W.   World Literature in English
INDS 3298  Variable Topics
INDS 3295  Special Topics
INDS 3299   Independent Study
Independent Study in another Department

NOTE: Completion of a minor requires that a student earn a C (2.0) or better in each of the required courses for that minor. A maximum of 3 credits towards the minor may be transfer credits of courses equivalent to University of Connecticut courses. Substitutions are not possible for required courses in a minor.