Major in Comparative Literature :: 34 credits :: CHECKLIST
All majors take three core courses in the discipline of Comparative Literature. They organize the rest of their courses, taken both in Comparative Literature and related fields, into a coherent, individualized program, in regular consultation with and subject to the approval of the undergraduate director. Every semester, students update the above checklist and send a copy to the DUS for approval.
Majors for both tracks are required to meet with the DUS at least once every fall semester. If you have not done so yet, reach out for an advising appointment ASAP. Not meeting with the DUS to approve your checklist may mean that you will not be on track to graduate.
Please see below for more information about when the required courses for both the Major and Advanced Major are offered. If a course runs once per year, be sure to check the schedule of classes to see if it's running and/or reach out to the DUS for further information.
Core courses (7 credits)
01:195:201 Literature across Borders (3) :: OFFERED ONCE PER YEAR, IN EITHER FALL OR SPRING
01:195:301 Introduction to Literary Theory (3):: OFFERED ONLY IN FALL SEMESTER
01:195:497 Capstone Seminar Workshop (1) :: OFFERED ONLY IN FALL SEMESTER
Foreign literature requirement (9 credits)
Two courses at the 200 level or above in a national or regional literature (6)
One course on a literature from outside the European and Anglo-American literary traditions (3)
Major Focus (18 credits)
Six further courses at the 200 level or above in a foreign language, a foreign literature, film, or cultural studies, including two courses at the 300 level or above in Comparative Literature. (18)
Advanced Studies in Comparative Literature :: 43 credits :: CHECKLIST
Students wishing to attain a wide knowledge of world literatures and cultural theories may choose this option, which requires five core courses in Comparative Literature. They organize the rest of their courses, taken both in Comparative Literature and related fields, into a coherent, individualized program, in regular consultation with and subject to the approval of the undergraduate director. Every semester, students update the above checklist and send a copy to the DUS for approval.
Core courses (13 credits)
01:195:201 Literature across Borders (3) :: OFFERED ONCE PER YEAR, IN EITHER FALL OR SPRING
01:195:203 Masterworks of Western Literature (3) :: OFFERED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE SEMESTERS
01:195:301 Introduction to Literary Theory (3) :: OFFERED ONLY IN FALL SEMESTER
01:195:307 Introduction to Postcolonial Literatures and Theories or one course on the 200-or 300-level in a non-European literature: examples are African, Caribbean, East Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern, South Asian (3) :: OFFERED ONCE PER YEAR, IN EITHER FALL OR SPRING
01:195:497 Capstone Seminar Workshop (1) :: OFFERED ONLY IN FALL SEMESTER
Foreign Languages and Literature Requirement (at least 15 credits)
Three literature courses (9 credits) from a single national or regional literary tradition other than English or American. At least two of these must be taught in the original language.
Two courses (or at least 6 credits) in either language or literature taught in a language other than English.
Major Focus (9 credits)
Students select an area of concentration, such as period, geographical region, theory or theoretical approach (i.e. gender and sexuality; colonialism and decoloniality; exile and migration; human rights; translation; media studies; history of aesthetics; etc.) and choose a group of at least three courses (9 credits) in this area. One of these must be a Comparative Literature course at the 300 level or above. Two additional relevant courses may be chosen from other departments in the humanities or social sciences.
Grades of C or better must be earned in the above courses used to fulfill the requirements of the major.
A major in Comparative Literature may not count more than 6 credits towards both the CompLit major and another major or minor.
Senior Thesis (6 credits)
Students write a final thesis related to the area of concentration and enroll in 01:195:496,496 Honors in Comparative Literature (3,3). Grades of B+ or better must be earned in the two Honors courses.
