GED Minor Courses

E. Minor Courses (5 courses/15 credits)

Minor

1. Sustainable Development Studies

Sustainability is a growing field, with job opportunities in the natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities, because it is believed that ‘Sustainable Development’ will meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable Development is about thinking and working in a holistic and integrated way to meet the three pillars of development – social, environmental, and economic. It is expected that the sustainability professionals will promote environmental protection, social responsibility, and profitability. Since 2018, CSD is offering its up-to-date Minor in “Sustainable Development Studies” to the students of ULAB. The minor consists of diverse courses led by a precise curriculum and expert faculty members. Courses on Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Biodiversity and Nature Conservation, and Organic Farming, have not only been covering taught content knowledge, but also practical orientation on action research, social development, real life skill generation, and exposure to national and international organizations. The following section will guide you through all the basic information you need to acquire before you choose SDS as your minor at ULAB. After completion of this minor program, students will be able to develop required capacities for designing development projects, improve their research and management skills, receive opportunities to expand horizons of cross-cultural and intercultural understanding, and build on entrepreneurial, innovative business and marketing skills. The academic program would help students to think critically and analytically, thereby to make well-informed contributions regarding the sustainable development issues as well as in job field.

Learning Objectives

Thee minor in Sustainable Development Studies is designed to equip students with:

 

Coursework and Requirements

Students, who are interested in declaring Minor in Sustainable Development Studies, they are required to take any total five courses (15 credits), two from compulsory and any three from the list of optional courses:

Compulsory

GED 205/SSC 2157: Introduction to Sustainable Development (and GED 317/SSC 2243 for the students of SSE)

GED 462: Social Theory and Methods of Social Research / SSC 4142: Methods of Social Research

Optional (any three from the following list)

GED 209/NSC 2283: Environmental Science

GED 217: Introduction to Climate Change Debate / SSC 2151: Introduction to Climate Change

GED 227/NSC 2282: Biodiversity and Nature Conservation

GED 228: Organic Farming/NSC 2185: Sustainable Agriculture

GED 467/SSC 3150: Seminar on Grassroots Economic Development

SSC 2254: Natural Hazard and Disaster Management

NSC 2184: Renewable Energy

Eligibility

Students from any department can do a Minor in Sustainable Development Studies. To join the courses in SDS Minor, students will have to be currently enrolled at ULAB and they have to complete 69 Credits of their bachelor degree.

 

2. Minor in South Asian Studies

The South Asian Studies offers a unique opportunity to engage with one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse regions, encompassing Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Home to over one-fifth of the world’s population, thousands of languages, and some of the world’s most influential religious and cultural traditions, South Asia plays a crucial role in shaping global politics, economics, and cultural trends. As the site of a rising force in global politics and economics, South Asia is central in understanding today’s interconnected world. The minor in South Asian Studies offers students an opportunity to explore this rich and diverse region through an interdisciplinary lens, equips students with the knowledge and critical tools to explore South Asia’s rich traditions, complex societies, and growing influence on the global stage. Whether or not you have prior experience with South Asia, this flexible minor welcomes students from all backgrounds and fields of study who are interested in gaining a global perspective and developing specialized regional expertise.

Learning Objectives

The South Asian Studies minor is designed to equip students with:

  • A strong interdisciplinary understanding of the histories, cultures, economies and societies of South Asia.
  • Familiarity with the religious, linguistic, and literary diversity of the region.
  • The ability to develop insight into both traditional and contemporary issues shaping South Asia, from its ancient civilizations to its modern political economies.
  • Enhanced cross-cultural awareness and critical thinking skills that are vital in an increasingly interconnected world.

Coursework and Requirements

Completing the minor in South Asian Studies, students are required to take any five courses (15 credits) from the following list:

HUM 2107 (0222 000 2107): History of Pre-Modern South Asia
HUM 2204 (0222 000 2204): History of Modern South Asia
HUM 2213(0230 000 2213): Peoples Culture and Language
HUM 3206 (0213 000 3206): South Asian Art and Architecture
HUM 4107 (0321 000 4107): The Visual Culture of South Asian Women
SSC 2146 (0388 000 2146): Globalization
SSC 2151 (0712 000 2151): Introduction to Climate Change
SSC 2252 (0310 000 2252): Living with Conflict
SSC 2155: (0312 000 2155): Introduction to Public Policy and Governance
SSC 3201 (0110 000 3201): Education and Knowledge: South Asian Perspective
SSC 3149 (0314 000 3149): Globalization and Social Conflict
SSC 3247 (0222 000 3247): Islam and Islamism: A South Asian Perspective

Eligibility
Students from any department can do a Minor in South Asian Studies. To join the courses in SAS Minor, students will have to be currently enrolled at ULAB and they have to complete 69 Credits of their bachelor degree.