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Program checklist · Interdisciplinary Major - South Asian Languages and Literatures (SALL)

Interdisciplinary Major - South Asian Languages and Literatures (SALL)

University of Virginia-Main Campus · Charlottesville, VA

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Program
Award
Interdisciplinary Major - South Asian Languages and Literatures (SALL)
Credits (computed from items)
12
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
234076
CourseShelf checklist
CK_234076_306550ee
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Universal Curriculum Requirements

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    Prerequisites

    4 items
    1. Option 1: Completion of an Intermediate level (2010/2020) Middle Eastern (Arabic, Hebrew, Persian) or South Asian (Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit) language with a grade of C or better in each semester.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. For Hebrew, students may substitute Classical Hebrew (HEBR 2410/2420) instead of Modern Hebrew (HEBR 2010/2020).
      Not resolved to a course
    3. For Sanskrit, any two 2000-level SANS courses will apply (instead of 2010/2020).
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Option 2: Completion of an Accelerated (1060/2060) Middle Eastern (Arabic, Hebrew, Persian) or South Asian (Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit) language with a grade of C or better in each semester.
      Not resolved to a course

    Program Requirements

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      Option 1

      10 items
      1. 4 courses (12 Credits) in one MESALC language above the 2020-level.
        Not resolved to a course
      2. For Arabic, at least one of these courses must be the following:
        Not resolved to a course
      3. ARAB 2250
        3
      4. 2 courses (6 Credits) in the same language at or above the 3000-level.
        Not resolved to a course
      5. For Arabic, at least one of those courses must be the following:
        Not resolved to a course
      6. ARAB 3672
        3
      7. 4 courses (12 Credits) in MESALC or MESALC-related courses.
        Not resolved to a course
      8. At least two of these courses must be in regional concentration courses from at least two of the following departments: MESALC (non-grammar courses, usually numbered above 3000), Anthropology, Art History, History, Politics, and Religious Studies.
        Not resolved to a course
      9. See course listings by area: Middle East, South Asia for possible courses. See the Student Information System for current listings.
        Not resolved to a course
      10. For South Asian Language & Literature, the remaining two courses must be determined in consultation with the student’s advisor. These courses must be further regional concentration courses in MESALC or another department.
        Not resolved to a course

      Option 2

      12 items
      1. 2 courses (6 Credits) in one MESALC language above the 2020-level.
        Not resolved to a course
      2. For Arabic, at least one of these courses must be the following:
        Not resolved to a course
      3. ARAB 2250
        3
      4. 2 courses (6 Credits) in one MESALC language at or above the 3000-level.
        Not resolved to a course
      5. For Arabic, at least one of these courses must be the following:
        Not resolved to a course
      6. ARAB 3672
        3
      7. 2 courses (6 Credits) in a second MESALC language of any level.
        Not resolved to a course
      8. Tibetan may be used as a second language option for the South Asian Languages & Literatures degree.
        Not resolved to a course
      9. 4 courses (12 Credits) in MESALC or MESALC-related courses.
        Not resolved to a course
      10. At least two of these courses must be in regional concentration courses from at least two of the following departments: MESALC (non-grammar courses, usually numbered above 3000), Anthropology, Art History, History, Politics, and Religious Studies.
        Not resolved to a course
      11. See course listings by area: Middle East, South Asia for possible courses. See the Student Information System for current listings.
        Not resolved to a course
      12. For South Asian Language & Literature, the remaining two courses must be determined in consultation with the student’s advisor. These courses must be further regional concentration courses in MESALC or another department.
        Not resolved to a course

      Grading Standards

      3 items
      1. A maximum of 15 study abroad credits and domestic transfer credits are allowed at the discretion of the major advisor.
        Not resolved to a course
      2. USEM credits do not count toward major requirements.
        Not resolved to a course
      3. Students may not declare a major in both the Language & Literature degree and the Studies degree.
        Not resolved to a course

      Distinguished Majors Program

      14 items
      1. A statement of interest explaining the student’s desire to enter the program and his or her general area of research interest, mentioning which faculty member(s) the student might approach as advisor(s).
        Not resolved to a course
      2. A writing sample (ex: a strong paper written for a course).
        Not resolved to a course
      3. One sealed letter of recommendation from a faculty member in the student’s concentration either sent directly to the Distinguished Major Program Coordinator or sealed and submitted by the student with the other application materials.
        Not resolved to a course
      4. A copy of the student’s most recent transcript.
        Not resolved to a course
      5. Students must take 6 credits of concentration courses at the 4000-level or above.
        Not resolved to a course
      6. Complete a Senior Thesis (MESA 4998 and MESA 4999):
        Not resolved to a course
      7. MESA 4998
        Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies Senior Thesis
        As published: “(0 credits) is offered during the Fall semester and consists of gathering sources and research materials.”
        0
      8. MESA 4999
        Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies Senior Thesis II
        As published: “(6 credits) is offered during the Spring semester and consists of drafting, revising, and finalizing the thesis.”
        6
      9. By the end of the Spring semester, students will receive a grade for both MESA 4998 and MESA 4999.
        Not resolved to a course
      10. Note that these courses can count towards the distribution requirement of the student’s degree, but they are not a substitute for the capstone seminar.
        Not resolved to a course
      11. Students are responsible for obtaining the agreement of two faculty members to serve as their thesis advisors. At least one of these faculty members must be from MESALC.
        Not resolved to a course
      12. With the permission of the DMP Coordinator, one of the readers may be a faculty member from another University.
        Not resolved to a course
      13. Students are encouraged to use primary language sources in researching their theses. The standards for GPA requirements, and program evaluation are outlined below.
        Not resolved to a course
      14. The minimum length of the thesis should be 11,000-13,000 words (approximately 44-52 pages).
        Not resolved to a course

      Study Abroad Programs

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        Scholarships

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          Centers and Programs

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            Additional Information

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              Source. University of Virginia-Main Campus, catalog 2026-2027 — https://virginia.catalog.acalog.com/preview_program.php?catoid=72&poid=11902. Captured page pages/0095.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.