Same as Asian Studies 348E. Explore the richly documented linguistic and literary history of languages in the Indian subcontinent, paying attention to linguistic phenomena, contact effects, and language-based movements. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 348E, Linguistics 350 (Topic: A Linguistic History of India), 351C, 373 (Topic: A Linguistic History of India). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.