The major in comparative literature requires 33 credits:
Core Courses
Two courses constitute the foundation of the major. In them students learn the fundamentals of comparative methodologies and engage in sophisticated analyses of literary production in multiple cultures.
01:195:201 Literature across Borders (3)
01:195:301 Introduction to Literary Theory (3)
Foreign Literature
Prospective majors are strongly advised to begin the advanced study of a foreign language as early as possible in their academic careers, as all majors are required to demonstrate a sufficient level of proficiency in a language other than English, and are strongly urged to continue the study of at least one foreign language throughout their four years of work. Majors are required to choose two courses (6 credits) in literature (broadly defined) at the 200 level or above in a department other than English, in consultation with the undergraduate director. Since course offerings in foreign languages and literature vary widely from department to department, students should refer to the Comparative Literature website for model course sequences that fulfill the foreign literature requirement. Majors must also take one additional course (3 credits) with a significant non-Western component.
Major Focus
Students are required to select an area of concentration and, in consultation with the undergraduate director, a group of at least six semester courses (18 credits), including two additional comparative literature courses at the 300 level or above, in this area.
Grades of C or better must be earned in all courses used to fulfill the requirements of the major.
