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India: Culture and Development

Coursework

This interdisciplinary program is designed to provide students with an understanding of social, political and economic change within the Indian context by exploring both the historical and contemporary dynamics of India’s colonial past and present frenetic growth. Students will consider the most effective transformative tools for India in the 21st century, and examine the notion of "Indian culture" from both anthropological and contemporary Indian political perspectives.

The Field Study Seminar addresses culturally appropriate, ethical field methodology, in preparation for the Independent Study Project (ISP). Study of Hindi opens windows into the culture and the theme of the program.

The following syllabi are either from a recent session of this program or for an upcoming session. Because courses develop and change over time to take advantage of dynamic learning opportunities, actual course content will vary from term to term.

The syllabi can be useful for students, faculty, and study abroad offices in assessing credit transfer. Read more about credit transfer.

Intensive Language Study: Introductory Hindi - syllabus forthcoming
(HINDI 1000 / 4 credits / 60 class hours)

Culture and Development Seminar
(ASIA 3000 / 6 credits/ 90 class hours)

Field Study Seminar - syllabus forthcoming
(ANTH 3500 / 2 credits / 30 class hours)

Independent Study Project
(ISPR 3000 / 4 credits / 120 class hours)