South Asian Studies (Hindi) Minor

Program Requirements

  • Total Units Required: 18 units, in addition to prerequisites
  • Grade Requirement: A grade of B- or higher must be earned in each language course in order to advance to the next level. No course taken Pass/No Pass can count toward the minor.

The minor in South Asian Studies requires a minimum of 9 units at the 3000 level or above and a minimum of 18 total units. The goal of the minor is language proficiency at the 2000 level or above in either the Hindi or Urdu language. Students placing into HINDI 2018 Intermediate Hindi II, HINDI 2051 Intermediate Urdu II, or above must complete two consecutive semesters of either Hindi or Urdu language instruction at Washington University to fulfill the language requirement.

Required Courses

Language Prerequisites

  • Hindi Language: HINDI 1030 Beginning Hindi I and HINDI 1031 Beginning Hindi II, by coursework or by placement or
  • Urdu Language: HINDI 1050 Beginning Urdu I and HINDI 1032 Beginning Urdu II, by coursework or by placement

Language Requirements

Students should choose one primary language for the minor and fulfill the associated language requirement.

  • Hindi Language:
    • HINDI 2020 Intermediate Hindi I and HINDI 2018 Intermediate Hindi II, by coursework or
    • HINDI 2030 Hindi for Heritage Speakers and one additional semester of Hindi language instruction or
    • If placed into HINDI 2018 Intermediate Hindi II or above, two consecutive semesters of Hindi language instruction at Washington University
  • Urdu Language:
    • HINDI 2050 Intermediate Urdu I and HINDI 2051 Intermediate Urdu II, by coursework or
    • If placed into HINDI 2051 Intermediate Urdu II or above, two consecutive semesters of Urdu language instruction at Washington University

Required Foundational Course

Choose one of the following courses:

  • JIMES 2100 Introduction to Islamic Civilization
  • HINDI 3050 Religion and Culture in South and Southeast Asia

Elective Courses

9 credits, distributed as the student wishes, of 3000- or 4000-level Hindi or JIMES courses such as (but not limited to) those in the list below. Students should check with their advisors regarding the applicability of courses that interest them.

HINDI 3000Third Level Hindi I3
HINDI 3001Third Level Hindi II3
HINDI 3010Third Level Urdu I3
HINDI 3011Third Level Urdu II3
HINDI 3040Sacred Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent3
HINDI 3090Understanding Indian Literature Through Visual Media3
JIMES 3233Religion & Nationalism in the Middle East & South Asia3
JIMES 3301Modern Islam3
JIMES 3161Beauty & Aesthetics in Islam: Islamicate Literature, Material Art, & Architecture3
JIMES 3510Muhammad: His Life and Legacy3
JIMES 3661The Sephardic Experience: 1492 to the Present3

Additional Information

Study Abroad

Students enrolled in preapproved Washington University study abroad programs during the regular academic semester, in summer programs, and in transfer courses can earn a maximum of 3 units subject to review by their advisor and the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Back Credit

Any earned back credit does not count toward the total number of units for the Language Requirement. All students are required to take at least one year of language instruction at Washington University.

Visit the Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies page
for additional information about this program.

Contact Info

Phone:314-935-8567
Email:jimes@wustl.edu
Website:http://jimes.wustl.edu