India Studies Minor
The India Studies minor provides a broad
introduction to a major world civilization through a set of
coordinated courses in selected areas of Indian society and
culture, including history, philosophy, religion, literature,
politics, and economic development. Both traditional and contemporary
aspects are covered
Completion of a minimum of fifteen credits
at the upper level is required, including at least 2 courses
from Group A and at least two courses from Group B. In addition
the India Studies minor requires the completion of INDS 296
or participation in an approved, credit-bearing Study Abroad
program in India. Any remaining credits can be completed in
INDS courses or an additional course from Group A or B. Also
recommended are appropriate lower division courses that provide
an introduction to the advanced courses. These might include
Philosophy 106 and Art History 140. Students are strongly
encouraged (although not required) to take an Indian language
course in the Critical Languages Program.
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.
Group A
HIST 277 (also AASI 277). Modern India
POLS 279/279W. South Asia in World Politics
SOCI 222/(also AASI 222). Asian Indian Women: Activism and
Social Change in India and the United States
PHIL 263. Oriental Philosophy and religion
ENGL 218. Literature and Culture in the Third World (when
regional focus is India)
INDS 210. Ancient and Indian Classical Literature in Translation
ART 244. Indian Art and Popular Culture: Independence to
the Present
Group B
SOCI 258/258W. The Developing World
POLS 203/203W. Women and Development
ECON 247/247W. Economic Development
ARE 255. Role of Agriculture in Development
ENG 227/227W. World Literature in English
AH 216 (also AASI 216). Asian Medical Systems
INDS 295 Variable Topics
INDS 298 Special Topics
INDS 299 Independent Study
Thesis: INDS 296 OR
Study Abroad: INDS 293 or completion of at least one course
in India with credit equivalent to UConn course
