The Center for South Asian Studies at the Asia Center strives to engage with South Asian culture in its full breadth, from the classical period to the present. Our endeavors encompass not only academic research but also efforts to broaden public understanding, thereby fostering a deeper and more constructive appreciation of South Asian culture. Additionally, we are committed to strengthening the research capabilities of the next generation of scholars in the field.
To this end, the Center offers a series of courses under the Open class in South Asia Culture. These courses provide a venue where expert knowledge on diverse subjects—serving as gateways to understanding South Asian culture—is shared with interested audiences through lectures delivered by specialists in the field. We strive to offer specialized instruction in areas that are often challenging to access within existing educational frameworks.







