South Asian Studies, CAS

Faculty

Carol Babiracki, Shobha K. Bhatia, Tej K. Bhatia, Himika Bhattacharya, Tula Goenka, Ann G. Gold, Tazim R. Kassam, Radha Kumar, Prema Kurien, Chandra Talpade Mohanty, Romita Ray Kapoor, Farhana Sultana, Susan Thomas, Susan S. Wadley, Joanne P. Waghorne

Affiliated Faculty

Ahmed Abdel Meguid, Mehrzad Boroujerdi, Richard Breyer, Thomas Brutsaert, Gareth Fisher, Rashmi Gangamma, Dimitar Gueorguiev, Roger Hallas, Timur Hammond, Masood Hyder, Natalie Koch, Devashish Mitra, S.P. Raj, Sudha Raj, Lars Rodseth, Kamala Ramadoss, Jaipaul Roopnarine, Yuksel Sezgin, Corri Zoli

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze aspects of the history and geography of South Asia

2. Contrast and critique various social, economic, and political dimensions of South Asia including but not limited to: gender, caste, class, education, ethnicity, national identity, and religion

3. Interpret the diverse functions and cultural meanings of religion, art, and music in South Asia

4. Analyze key processes of change and globalization within and between South Asian nations

5. Develop ideas and arguments about South Asia in writing

Certificate Requirements

The Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in South Asian Studies is available to Syracuse University students in all graduate programs who are looking to supplement their degree with an interdisciplinary approach to the cultures, politics, history, arts, and current events of this region. Students are required to complete at least twelve (12) credits.

Students matriculated in any MA or PhD program at Syracuse University and who have completed 12 graduate credit-hours in courses dealing with South Asia are eligible to apply to the Director of the South Asia Center for a “Certificate of Advanced Study in South Asia.” The Director shall determine that the courses listed by the student meet the requirements for the Certificate. Graduate students may apply at any time after they are matriculated in a graduate program at SU, but it is advisable to wait until their final semester or until they have completed the 12 credit hours.

Candidates for the CAS must take one of the following courses:

ANT 621 - Gender & Sexuality in South Asia 3 credit(s)
SAS 622 - Gender & Sexuality in South Asia 3 credit(s)
ANT 625 - Problems in Anthropology of South Asia 3 credit(s)
ANT 626 - Cultures and Politics of Afghanistan and Pakistan 3 credit(s) or
SAS 626 - Cultures and Politics of Afghanistan and Pakistan 3 credit(s) or
PAI 626 - Cultures and Politics of Afghanistan and Pakistan 3 credit(s)
HIN 620 - Language Training in Preparation for Research Using Hindi 3 credit(s)
HST 775 - Readings and Research in South Asian History 3 credit(s)
REL 687 - Global Hinduism 3 credit(s)

Candidates can choose three other courses from the list below:

ANT 621 - Gender & Sexuality in South Asia 3 credit(s) or
SAS 622 - Gender & Sexuality in South Asia 3 credit(s)
ANT 625 - Problems in Anthropology of South Asia 3 credit(s)
ANT 626 - Cultures and Politics of Afghanistan and Pakistan 3 credit(s) or
SAS 626 - Cultures and Politics of Afghanistan and Pakistan 3 credit(s) or
PAI 626 - Cultures and Politics of Afghanistan and Pakistan 3 credit(s)
ANT 628 - Muslim Rituals, Practices, and Performances 3 credit(s) * or
REL 628 - Muslim Rituals, Practices, and Performances 3 credit(s) *
ANT 756 - Development Anthropology 3 credit(s) *
ANT 764 - Gender and Globalization 3 credit(s) * or
GEO 764 - Gender and Globalization 3 credit(s) * or
WGS 764 - Gender and Globalization 3 credit(s) *
HIN 620 - Language Training in Preparation for Research Using Hindi 3 credit(s)
HST 715 - Readings and Research in American History 3 credit(s)
HST 775 - Readings and Research in South Asian History 3 credit(s)
LIN 671 - Dimensions of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism 3 credit(s) *
LIN 681 - Global Communication Through World Englishes 3 credit(s) *
PAI 707 - Culture in World Affairs 3 credit(s) *
PAI 715 - Topics in Global Development 1-3 credit(s) *
PAI 758 - Public Finance in Developing Areas 3 credit(s) *
REL 621 - Teaching World Religions in Theory and Practice 3 credit(s) *
REL 625 - Pluralism in Islam 3 credit(s) *
REL 626 - Beyond the Veil: Gender Politics in Islam 3 credit(s) * or
SAS 626 - Cultures and Politics of Afghanistan and Pakistan Muslim Women Beyond the Veil *
REL 627 - Globalization and Religion: Processes and problems 3 credit(s) *
REL 687 - Global Hinduism 3 credit(s)
REL 692 - Other People’s Religions 3 credit(s) *
REL 696 - Gender and Religion: Theory and Practice 3 credit(s) *
REL 699 - Writing Religions and Cultures: Ethnographic Practice 3 credit(s) *

Note:

*Some South Asian content is included (30% or more). Students may use these courses for the certificate only if they write their research paper on a South Asian topic.