South Asia:Diversity&Disparity

Termed as sub-continent, home to more than one-quarter of the human race, origin to several religions, South Asia is the world's most diverse region linguistically, religiously, culturally and in levels of economic development. Students in this course will be able to apply critical thinking skills and discuss the socio-economic, environmental, political and cultural demographics of the region. Interrelationships between South Asian nations and various dimensions of globalization will also be explored. Offered spring semester.