INTL230

This course introduces students to contemporary social issues in South Asia, the
countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal. The course will
explore key social structures in South Asia: caste, family, gender and religion,
then move on to examine political and economic issues, such as post-
colonialism, development, democratization and conflict. Students will also learn
about the South Asian diaspora and engage with the South Asian community in
the New York metropolitan area. After completing the course, students should be
able to understand the implications of a newspaper or academic article on South
Asia. The course will prepare students who seek to participate in the Ramapo
College Semester in South India program or work or study in other parts of South
Asia.