BA South Asian Studies and... (3 years)

Bachelor's degree

In City of London

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    City of london

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Programme Code: See "Combinations"
Venue: Russell Square: College Buildings
Mode of Attendance: Full-time
BA South Asian Studies and... is a 3-year degree, and 120 credits are taken each year. The first year features the core module South Asian Culture, a modular module which introduces aspects of the languages and cultures of the subcontinent. This is taken alongside an introductory language module in Bengali, Hindi, Nepali, Sanskrit, or Urdu, which in turn leads to further modules in the same language and its literature in Years 2 and 3. (Gujarati, Pali, Punjabi, Sinhala and Tamil are also available, but in a more limited range of modules.) Not all language modules are available every year, and all modules are subject to quorum; current availability can be checked by contacting the South Asia Department. Further modules relevant to South Asia are selected from options taught in other departments. Given the range of modules available, the Department is careful to offer appropriate advice to each student in making his or her selection, in order to ensure an overall coherence of coverage.
Introductory language modules taught in Year 1 assume no previous knowledge of the chosen language or its script: they start completely from scratch. Modules in modern languages concentrate on all four linguistic skills – understanding, speaking, reading and writing; classes are small and interactive, with students being encouraged to use the language actively from the outset. Many of our introductory language modules have been written especially for our needs by members of the Department staff; and Intermediate and advanced language modules feature a wide range of ‘real world’ teaching and study materials. The formal teaching is complemented by the frequent open lectures, seminars and cultural events on South Asian themes that are held regularly in SOAS.

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Subjects

  • Sanskrit
  • Urdu
  • Hindi
  • Art
  • Teaching
  • Politics

Course programme

Learn a language as part of this programme

Degree programmes at SOAS - including this one - can include language courses in more than forty African and Asian languages. It is SOAS students’ command of an African or Asian language which sets SOAS apart from other universities.

Students must take 120 credits per year. Students can choose non-language modules from a range of approved South-Asia related modules from subject areas which include anthropology, art and archaeology, economics, film, geography, history, law, literature, music, politics and religion. Over the three years they must take at least 150 credits from one subject and at least 120 credits from the other subject. The subject with the largest number of credits will be named first in the degree.

NB: The structure for this module has changed for new students enrolling in (or after) the 2012/13 academic year.

Structure for students who enrolled in 2011/12 or before

Please see the PDF document if you enrolled in 2011/12 or earlier BA South Asian Studies and...(3 years) Structure (pdf; 11kb)

Structure for students who enrol in 2012/13 or afterYear 1 Compulsory Language Module (Year 1)

Choose a Bengali/Hindi/Nepali/ Sanskrit/Urdu language module at the appropriate level to the value of '30 credits'

Core Module (Year 1)
  • Introduction to South Asia
Core Module (Year 1)

Choose a module at an appropriate level to the value of 30 credits from 'List B'.

Second Subject/Compulsory Modules (Year 1)

Choose modules to the value of 60 credits in your second subject.

Year 2 Compulsory Module (Year 2)

Choose a Bengali/Hindi/Nepali/ Sanskrit/Urdu language module at the appropriate level to the value of 30 credits OR choose modules from 'List C' to the value of 30 credits.

Core Module (Year 2)
  • South Asian Cultural Studies
Plus

Choose one of the following 15 credit modules below OR choose a Sanskrit module at intermediate level to the value of '30 credits'

  • South Asian Literature in English
  • Framing Pakistan
  • Imagining Pakistan: Culture, Politics, Gender
  • Cinema and Society in South Asia: Key Issues
  • Public Culture in Contemporary Nepal
Second Subject/Compulsory Modules

Choose modules to value of 60 credits in your second subject.

Year 3 Compulsory Module (Year 3)

Choose either the ISP below

  • Independent Study Project in South Asian Studies
OR

Choose the Extended Essay below OR a level 6 module to the value of 15 credits from 'List C'

  • Extended Essay in South Asian Studies
Compulsory Modules (Year 3)

Choose intermediate level or advanced level modules to the value of 30 credits from 'List A' OR 'List C'

PlusCompulsory Modules (Year 3)

Choose modules to the value of 60 credits in your second subject

List A South Asian language courses

The list below indicates the pathway along which students can progress as they do their South Asian language modules. Students may not take more than one language module at elementary level in any given year. Passing of the intermediate level course (or its equivalent) in Bengali OR Hindi OR Nepali OR Sanskrit OR Urdu is a pre-requisite for admission to the Year Abroad.

Elementary level
  • Bengali Language 1
  • Hindi Language 1A
  • Hindi Language 1B
  • Nepali Language I
  • Sanskrit Language 1
  • Urdu Language 1
  • Introduction to Prakrit
  • Elementary Written Persian
Intermediate level
  • Bengali Language 2
  • Hindi Language 2
  • Nepali Language 2
  • Sanskrit Language 2
  • Urdu Language 2
  • Urdu Literacy
  • Readings in Prakrit
  • Readings in Contemporary Hindi
Advanced level
  • Hindi Language 3
  • Hindi Language 4
  • Literature & Colonialism in North India
  • Nepali Language 3
  • Sanskrit Texts on Yoga
  • Sanskrit Poetry and Aesthetics
  • Selected Texts from the Sanskrit Epic
  • Directed Readings in a South Asian Topic
List B Introductory modules on aspects of South Asian history and culture
  • R110 Introduction to Buddhism
  • R120 Introduction to Hinduism
  • Introduction to Jainism
  • H140 Introduction to the History of South Asia
  • Themes in the Art and Archaeology of South and Southeast Asia
List C Non-language-based South Asian and South Asian-related modules

Some modules require successful attendance of a relevant introductory module; students are advised to check the relevant module descriptions for prerequisites and consult the relevant module convenor before selecting modules.

Department of the Languages and Cultures of South Asia
  • Cinema and Society in South Asia: History and Social Context
  • Cinema and Society in South Asia: Key Issues
  • South Asian Lives
  • Public Culture in Contemporary Nepal
  • South Asian Literature in English
School of Law
  • Law and Society in South Asia
Department of Politics and International Studies
  • Government and politics of South Asia
Department of History
  • H234 Culture and Identity in Modern South Asia 1800-2000
  • H335 Gandhi and Gandhism
  • H337 Histories of Partition: India and Pakistan 1947 (I)
  • H434 Religion, State And Society In Mughal North India I
Department of Art and Archaeology
  • Extended Essay in South Asian Studies
  • Traditional Art and Modern South Asia
  • Hindu Art in Medieval India
Department of Music
  • Music, Religion and Society in South Asia
  • Classical singing in India: continuity and change
Department of the Study of ReligionsDepartment of Economics
  • Economic development of South Asia
Programme Specification
  • BA South Asian Studies and X (3 years) Programme Specs 12/13 (pdf; 55kb)
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BA South Asian Studies and... (3 years)

£ 9,250 + VAT