Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Course is the travel portion of NSD/HFS/SAS 469/669. Students enrolled in NSD 469/669 must register for this zero credit course in the subsequent semester for the required travel portion of the course.

Language training to prepare students to conduct research in areas that require knowledge of Tamil.

Language instruction to prepare students to conduct research in areas that require knowledge of Hindi. Permission of instructor.

Seminar examines gender and sexuality in South Asia through ethnographies and films. Topics explored relating to gender and sexuality include: colonialism; nationalism; development; globalization; kinship; the life cycle; caste and class; religion; same-sex/"third sex" identities. Additional work required of graduate students.

Introduction to Afghanistan and Pakistan, recent histories, cultures, current politics. Covers geography, religious systems, gender roles, economic systems, foreign policy issues, refugees, migration. Additional work required of graduate students.

This course examines socio-cultural aspects of India from a nutrition, food systems and public health perspective using online instruction and a cultural immersion trip to India. Additional work required of graduate students.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Graduate seminar introducing main debates in the historiography of late medieval and modern South Asia.