PhD South Asia Regional Studies at University of Pennsylvania

South Asia Studies is an interdisciplinary field focusing on the history, languages, society, literature, and art from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bhutan. America's oldest and most distinguished South Asia program, faculty work in multiple disciplines and offer study in nearly 15 South Asian languages. The Department of South Asia Studies (SAST) offers PhD and MA degrees, attracting exceptional students from around the world.

Duration: 23 course units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Requires 23 course units in total. Listed required courses include SAST 6200 SAST Proseminar: History, Methods, and Theories of South Asian Studies; SAST 7999 Candidacy Exam Prep - South Asia Studies; SAST 8999 Dissertation Proposal Prep Course; SAST 9950 Dissertation Additional Requirements Teaching Requirements Four semesters of teaching assistantships are required Language Requirement Students must demonstrate proficiency in two languages Total Course Units.

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