Why study South Asia

The study of South Asia covers several countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bhutan.  Collectively, these nations make up more than 1/6th of the globe's population.  It is a place of one of the world's oldest civilizations and also, currently, one of the most vibrant and important centers of global culture, from an economic, political and social point of view.  It's a region that is becoming increasingly prominent and will generate opportunities and careers world over.

The Department with its extensive range of courses, offers students a broad liberal arts education. Students are encouraged to develop their intellectual curiosity and pursue their academic interests. They are guaranteed to develop important life skills including critical thinking, analysis and reasoning, and discussion and communication skills. Prospective students do not need any previous knowledge of the region, the subject, or its languages. We look for a willingness to learn and to engage intellectually with the course content. The classroom instruction and written assignments are in English. Our classes are small with low teacher-student ratios, which allow for full student participation and interaction. Equally, our faculty members are easy to access, and support students in their studies