Indian Studies

(Major 120)

Degree program: Bachelor of Arts (RVO19)

General description

Those completing the major in Indian Studies have fundamental knowledge and basic linguistic, methodological and analytical skills qualifying them to embark on advanced academic studies (a Master’s) or a career related to the Indian subcontinent, one of the key regions of Asia. They have acquired a knowledge of the history of South Asia, of social and cultural structures and transformation processes, the literature, religion and philosophy, and current political, economic, and sociocultural developments on the basis of an approach that integrates the historical perspective, takes original-language sources and media (Hindi, Sanskrit, and Pali) as a basis, and raises awareness of issues of interculturality. In addition to technical and language skills, they acquire a basic knowledge of the methods of philology and the cultural, and social sciences, and the ability to work in a structured, scholarly manner.

Admission requirements

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Branch of studies

South Asian Studies / Indian studies

ECTS credits

120 ECTS Credits

Degree

Bachelor of Arts UZH

Language of instruction

German