This minor is designed to allow students to develop a more profound understanding of Indian culture. The curriculum is strongly interdisciplinary, encompassing courses in linguistics, anthropology, English, geography, mathematics, philosophy, political science, and sociology.
Students completing the minor will possess: (1) an ability to read Sanskrit (vital for comprehending Indian culture); (2) a well-rounded, multidisciplinary understanding of the culture and geography of India and of contemporary Indian society and politics; and (3) a high degree of preparedness to pursue careers in business or teaching that require knowledge of Indian society and its traditions.
The minor in Indian Culture requires 18 hours of course work, as follows:
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Sanskrit Language Courses (6 hours) |
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LIN 520 Sanskrit I |
3 |
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LIN 521 Sanskrit II |
3 |
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Twelve hours of courses on India from anthropology, English, geography, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy, political science, sociology, and independent studies in India. Students choose from the following courses: |
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*ANT 327 Culture and Societies of India |
3 |
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ENG 563 Comparative Literature: Twentieth Century |
3 |
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*GEO 330 Geography of South Asia |
3 |
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GEO 365 Special Topics in Regional Geography (Subtitle required) |
3 |
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GEO 565 Topics in Geography |
3 |
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LIN 395 Independent Work |
3 |
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MA 330 History of Mathematics |
3 |
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*PHI 343 Asian Philosophy |
3 |
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*PS 420G Governments and Politics of South Asia |
3 |
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*SOC 380 Development of Non-Western Societies |
3 |
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*Also satisfies the USP cross-cultural requirement. |
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Students in the Indian Culture minor program will be encouraged to participate in a study program in India in the course of their undergraduate education.
For further information, contact Professor Gregory Stump (English and linguistics), 1253 Patterson Office Tower, (859) 257-1184; Professor Paul Karan (geography), 1439 Patterson Office Tower, (859) 257-6953; or Professor Avinash Sathaye (mathematics), 703 Patterson Office Tower, (859) 257-8832.