South and Southeast Asian Studies

The Department of South and Southeast Asian Studies offers undergraduate students an opportunity to focus on the histories, religions, cultures, and textual traditions of a region encompassing a third of the world’s population. Students can complete either a major or minor program. We provide training in 14 languages and specialize in various areas, including literature, history, and religious studies from classical to modern times. Our faculty conducts research across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Pakistan, Tibet, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

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