2024 Fall
SASIAN 100A 101 - DIS 101
Introduction to Ancient South Asia
Pronoy Chakraborty, Alexander Von Rospatt
Class #:27529
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
South and Southeast Asian Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
8
Enrolled: 22
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 30
Waitlist Max: 1
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
Other classes by Pronoy Chakraborty
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Course Catalog Description
This course is a survey of ancient South Asia, from around 2500 BCE to the 10th century CE. Close attention will be paid to the geography and ethnography of the region, its political and economic history, the religious, philosophical, literary, and artistic movements that have shaped it and contributed to its development as a unique, diverse, and fascinating civilization. We will cover broad patterns of historical change in ancient South Asia from the 10th century to the present, major cultural shifts and religious formations that have shaped South Asia over the past thousand-plus years, cultural texts that reflect the history of South Asia, and South Asia’s shifting relations with the world over the longue duree.
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for SASIAN 100A after completing SASIAN 1A.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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