INAF U6443y Political Economy of South Asia 3 pts.Not offered in 2012-2013. We will examine the political economy of different Asian countries, as well as the nature of their state, how society has evolved over the last six decades, and how the economy behaves and develops in a globalized world. The focus will be on trying to understand key themes which affect each of the main countries which constitute South Asia - themes such as politics and democracy, economic development, the state and society, and so on - as well as how the region has been affected as a whole. The course will examine, in a political economy framework, the internal workings in some of the countries of South Asia, as well as the region as a whole. The emphasis of the course will be on social and structural change and transformation, of society, the state and the economy of some of the countries, and of South Asia as a whole. SIPA: Southern Asia.

INAF U6643y The Political Economy of South Asia This is an advanced undergraduate/graduate seminar course over fifteen weeks, designed to introduce upper level students to the study of South Asia as a region as a whole, as well as to countries which constitute it. We will examine the political economy of different countries, as well as the nature of their state, how society has evolved over the last six decades, and how the economy behaves and develops in a globalised world. The focus will be on trying to understand key themes which affect each of the main countries which constitute South Asia - themes such as politics and democracy, economic development, the state and society, and so on - as well as how the region has been affected as a whole. SIPA: Southern Asia.

INAF U6672x Political Economy of Pakistan: State, Society, and Economy 3 pts. This seminar course will try and provide a broad historical review of the nature of changes which have taken place in Pakistan and have affected many of the impressions which are now part of conventional wisdom about Pakistan. The emphasis of the course will be on social and structural change and transformation, of society, the state and the economy. The early half of the course will familiarise students through some chronology of Pakistan, looking at events and processes in different eras, in a political economy framework, followed by a deeper analysis of key themes over time. SIPA: IFEP- Finance. SIPA: IFEP- Economic Policy. SIPA: Southern Asia.

INAF U6775y Indian Economy in Transition 3 pts. This course will be devoted to an analytic study of the transformation. The bulk of the course will be devoted to understanding the reforms that are under way or must be undertaken to accelerate growth and poverty reduction. On the macroeconomic front, we will discuss the issues related to fiscal deficit, public debt and the likelihood of a macroeconomic crisis. Special attention will be paid to the external sector reforms including trade liberalization, foreign investment liberalization, capital account convertibility, preferential trade arrangements and multilateral trade negotiations. Among domestic reforms, we will discuss the reform of the tax system, subsidies, agriculture, product and factor markets, infrastructure and social sectors. Cautionary Note: This is a new course whose content will evolve as the semester progresses. Therefore, the description should be viewed as tentative. SIPA: EPD. SIPA: IFEP- Finance. SIPA: IFEP- Economic Policy. SIPA: Southern Asia.

REGN U4450y Islam in South Asian Politics 3 pts.Not offered in 2012-2013. This multi-disciplinary course will introduce the student to history, role and influence of Islam in the politics of South Asia. Ranging from the dynamics of spread of Islam in the Indian sub-continent to the interaction between Islam and other great religions of the region, the course will explore the intricacies of both belief and practice of Islam, including Sufism, which played a crucial role in creating a space for Muslims in South Asia. Important aspects of Islamic tradition and history in the region will be studied to understand the background of how these factors shaped South Asian Muslim identity and political thought. South Asian Muslims' political life and discourse from 11th century through the 21st will be the focus of inquiry. In this context the course will outline the role of Islam in pre-colonial society as well as the movements for religious and political reform of the nineteenth and twentieth century for enabling students to be able to interpret the historical processes through which the perception of the Muslim individual and the community of Islam has developed (and in some ways reconfigured) in South Asia. SIPA: EPD. SIPA: Southern Asia.

REGN U6634x Power, Democracy and Legitimacy in Southeast Asia This course will examine state formation in Southeast Asia, state violence, and the always difficult question of legitimacy. How has power been thought of, challenged, and contested in the region? SIPA: East Asian. SIPA: Southern Asia.

REGN U6642y Nations and Boarderlands in Southeast Asia In this class, we will examine nations and borders in Southeast Asia. Topics include cross-border ethnic minorities, smuggling and piracy, and border conflicts. In addition, we will chart the rise and establishment of nations and nationalism in Southeast Asia. Case studies will come from Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar and Malaysia. SIPA: East Asian. SIPA: Southern Asia.

REGN U6725y Modern Afghanistan: History, Culture, Politics 3 pts.Not offered in 2012-2013. This course will be a weekly seminar, limited to 20 students. It will be a historically-oriented introduction to culture, politics and international relations of Afghanistan; themes to be addressed include state-society relations, ethnic and tribal diversity, modernization and development, nationalism and political identity, the position of women and religion and the state, as well as Afghan relations with outside world. Sources include materials from many disciplines including history, anthropology, political science, literature and film. SIPA: East Central Europe. SIPA: Middle East. SIPA: Russia. SIPA: Southern Asia.

SIPA U0030x and y (Section 8) Regional Specialization: Southern Asia

All SIPA candidates are required to register for one of the specializations in each semester of matriculation at SIPA. The regional specialization registration will be for zero academic credits and will not affect or be affected by fees or financial charges. SIPA: Southern Asia.

LAW L8815x Seminar: Indian Constitutional Law 2 pts. This is a Law School course.

For more detailed course information, please go to the Law School Curriculum Guide at: http://www.law.columbia.edu/courses/search SIPA: Southern Asia. SIPA: Electives.