SOUTH ASIA/SOUTH ASIA DIASPORA COURSES
Asian American Studies
AAS 200 History of Asian Americans (3)
The history of Asian Americans in the U.S. Comparative analysis of the experience of different Asian American groups and their place in the general history and development of American society. (Fulfills the U.S. History component of the U.S. History and Government Requirement)
AAS 300 Asian Americans in California (3)
Asian American participation in the building of California from the 1840s, to anti-Asian movements since the 1870s, to contemporary California public policies in the 1990s.
Anthropology
ANTH 315: Peoples and Cultures of India* (3)
Art
ART/HUM 205 Asian Art History (3)
Conceptual and technical relationship of visual form to values in the art of China, Korea, Japan, India, Tibet, and South East Asia.
ART 502 Art of South Asia (3) (ART 205)
Exploration of the art and architecture of South Asia from the Neolithic period to the contemporary period.
ART 502 Contemporary Asian Art
Art history survey of Asian art in India, China, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia from post-1940's to present. Post-colonialism, Orientalism, globalization and neo-traditionalism themes are explored.
ART 504 Art and Architecture of Islam (3)
Case study examination of the tradition and practices of Islamic art and architecture, artistic developments from the 7th century to the present, and regional variations in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Ethnic Studies
ETHS 340 South Asian Diaspora in the U.S. (3)
South Asian migration to the U.S.-specific attention to the historical and political contexts of immigration and ways South Asian Americans negotiate culture, politics and identity. Includes racial formation, cultural politics, citizenship, new cultural identities and ties to the "homelands."
ETHS 680 Issues in Comparative Ethnic Studies (3)*
An intensive examination of comparative issues in the field of ethnic studies.
ETHS 694 Community Service Learning (3)*
Community service learning activity course.
Hindi
HNDI 101 First Semester Hindi (5)
Basic elementary Hindi. Conversation in the language, reading, study of fundamental grammar, simple oral and written exercises, and an introduction to the cultures of the Hindi-speaking world.
History
HIST 584 History of the Indian Sub-Continent (3) (ENG 214 or equivalent)
History of civilization of the Indian subcontinent to the present. Addresses political, economic, social, ethnic, and linguistic factors that shaped regional development.
HIST 606 History of Iran and Afghanistan, 1500-Present (3)
History of Iran from the rise of the Safavid Empire to the present. Beginning with a historical background, the course moves on to examine the history of Iran in a period of colonialism, revolution, and the rise of Islam.
Humanities
HUM 366 India's Gandhi (3) (ENG 114 or equivalent)
The complexity of Gandhi's values and ideas; major Eastern and Western influences on him; the admixture in his philosophy, literature, and politics.
HUM 375 Biography of a City: Delhi (3)*
The dynamics of India?s central city: intellectual, social, religious, cultural, and artistic life at various moments of its history.
HUM 535 Classical South Asian Cultural Forms (3) (ENG 114 or equivalent)
Literature, philosophy, religion, art, architecture and music of Ancient and Medieval South Asia.
HUM 536 Modern South Asian Cultural Forms (3) (ENG 214 or equivalent)
Literature, philosophy, religion, art, architecture, theater, music, film and media of Modern South Asia.
International Business
IBUS 594 Emerging Business Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region (3) (IBUS 330)
In-depth study of current issues in Asia-Pacific economic, cultural, political, social, and institutional environments and their impacts on national competitiveness within the region.
International Relations
IR 326 South and Southeast Asia Foreign Relations (4) (ENG 214 or equivalent)
The foreign policy interaction of states in the South and Southeast Asian regions. Historical origins and development of states in these regions, as well as the evolution of their foreign policies, are examined in the context of SAARC and ASEAN.
IR/PLSI 412 South Asian Politics (4)
Political development in the South Asian states; political institutions and processes; parties and election; leadership; current policies and problems. (Also offered as I R 412. May not be repeatd under alternate prefix.)
Music
MUS 530 Musics of the Middle East and India (3)
Musical cultures of Iran, Turkey, and the Arab world, including North Africa, Central Asia, and Indian sub-continent. Traditional Musical cultures of Iran, Turkey, and the Arab world, including North Africa, Central Asia, and Indian sub-continent.
Philosophy
PHIL 510 The Buddhist Tradition (3)
An introduction to the basic teachings of Buddhism and the major Buddhist traditions in Asia. Among the topics to be discussed are ignorance, paths to enlightenment, meditation, morality, faith, and wisdom.
Political Science
PLSI 415 Politics of India (4) (ENG 214 or equivalent)
Contemporary government and politics in India, with attention to social and historical factors, political institutions, processes, and ideologies. Some focus on political economy and foreign policy issues.
PLSI 416 Ethnicity and Nationalism (4) (ENG 214 or equivalent)
Issues and problems raised by the phenomena of ethnicity and nationalism, ethnic conflict, and efforts at conflict resolution in a comparative context. (Also offered as IR 416. May not be repeated under alternate prefix.)