Center for South Asian Studies (CSAS)
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CSAS Awards 2024 South Asian Languages Video Awards
"This project allows students to practice, develop, and master their language skills. It is also useful as they learn from their peers and understand the challenges and importance of collaboration.”
Faculty Q&A: How much influence does social media have on India’s ongoing elections?
Joyojeet Pal discusses social media’s role in the current elections. Pal studies technology in democracy and labor, specializing in politicians’ use of social media and misinformation, particularly in India.
The Center for South Asian Studies at the University of Michigan is a national leader in promoting a deeper understanding of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. The center offers a range of area-related courses taught by outstanding faculty, a scholarly lecture series, conferences, study abroad fellowships, student colloquiums and opportunities to volunteer, sponsor and cosponsor a variety of events. CSAS is also a US Department of Education designated National Resource Center, funded to develop area studies education for this region of the world.
We strive to support our students and faculty on the front lines of learning and research and to steward our planet, our community, our campus. To do this, the Center for South Asian Studies needs your support.
