- What is Comp Lit?
- Advising and Declaring
- Courses
- Student Spotlights
- Major in Comparative Literature
- Minor in Translation Studies
- First Year Writing Prize
- Senior Prize in Literary Translation
- Transfer Students
- Transfer Credit
- Accelerated MA Program in Transcultural Studies
- Comp Lit Plagiarism Statement
- Recommendation Requests
- Activities
- Peer Mentors
EFFECTIVE FALL 2022
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Prerequisites. The major in Comparative Literature requires students to complete the language skills necessary for the study of literature courses in a second language.
Major Program. Students are required to complete a minimum of 33 credits, according to the following plan. 100-level courses do not count toward the major.
- 30 credits. A complementary grouping of literature courses. Students will combine COMPLIT courses with other elective courses in relevant departments and related fields chosen from the list of pre-approved courses OR to be chosen in consultation with and approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies, including
- At least 9 credits of COMPLIT courses at the 200 level or above. For those writing a senior thesis during the last term, COMPLIT 496 (3 credits) may be used.
- at least 12 credits in a second language
- An additional 9 credits in Comp Lit or other relevant departments. See the list of pre-approved courses and the “Selecting courses in other departments” section below.
3 credits. The senior seminar, COMPLIT 495, is required for all students in the major.
