Traditions and modernization analyzed in light of the contact with the Western cultures. Uniformity and diversity of society in India compared and contrasted with the West. Every fourth semester. May be repeated for credit when different topics have been specified as topics for different semesters. Every third semester.
Emphasis is given to the late prehistoric and early historic periods.
Every third semester. The role of language in the construction and expression of sex and gender in U.S. and other cultures. Every third semester. The nature and evolution of communication, language, and speech. The relationship between language, culture, and society.