Asian Studies (60 EC):South Asian Studies
                    Master
                
                | Course | EC | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| First semester | |||
| Introduction to Asian Studies | 5 | ||
| Thesis Class | 5 | ||
| Select two electives of the following | |||
| History, Theory, Nation: Readings from the South | 10 | ||
| Sharing the Tales of Buddha: Narrative Art in Asia | 10 | ||
| Advanced Readings in Sanskrit Literature | 10 | ||
| Hindi Literature | 10 | ||
| Second semester | |||
| Contemporary Indian Politics | 10.0 or 5. | ||
| MA Thesis Asian Studies (60 EC) | 15 | ||
| Select one of the following electives | |||
| Topics in South and Southeast Asian Art History | 5.0/10.0 | ||
| History and Heritage in South Asia | 10 | ||
| Alternatively, student may opt to take one of the following language courses at beginners level for 10 EC | |||
| Buddhist sacred texts: Buddhism and psychology, advanced course | 10 | ||
| Hindi 1 | 10 | ||
| Sanskrit 1 | 10 | ||
| Alternatively, student may opt to take one of the following language courses at beginners level for 5 EC | |||
| Hindi 2 | 10 | ||
| Tibetan 2 (cancelled 2012-2013) | 10 | ||
| Sanskrit 2 | 10 | ||