Comparative Literature, B.A.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate:

1. The ability to write analytically about texts in accordance with the conventions of comparative criticism.
2. The ability to develop clear and effective arguments about literature following the conventions of standard English.
3. The ability to evaluate the nature, function and value of literature from a global perspective.
4. The ability to read texts closely to demonstrate familiarity with a variety of world literatures as well as methods of studying genres and literatures across national and linguistic boundaries.
5. The ability to read texts in relation to history and culture.
6. An understanding of how texts are related to social and cultural categories (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, ability), ideologies and belief systems (e.g. philosophy, science, politics, religion, education).
7. The ability to “join the conversation” that is always ongoing among critics and scholars regarding texts, authors, contexts, and topics by engaging with secondary sources.
8. An in-depth understanding of a single author, a small group of authors, or a narrowly-defined topic, theme, period, or issue.

General Education Requirements (30-40 Credits)

Prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy certain General Education courses and will count as elective credit.

Total Credits Required to Complete Major: 51-60

Minimum Competence Requirement

A grade of C- or better is required in all courses submitted in fulfillment of the Comparative Literature major.

Department Writing Requirement

All courses in Comparative Literature emphasize the skills of effective writing. In addition, successful completion of a Senior Thesis satisfies the Department Writing Requirement.

Sample Course Map

For students who matriculated prior to Fall 2022: please select the bulletin year in which you entered the college (matriculated) at the top right of this page.

Curriculum Map  

• First Year 
  • Fall - 14 Credit Hours
    • ​​ENGL 203 - Reader and Text: (subtitle)  
    • World Language 101 - Credit(s): 4
    • WRTG 105 - Writing Seminar: (subtitle)  
    • Math/Quantitative - Credit(s): 3
  • Spring - 15 Credit Hours
    • World Language 102 - Credit(s): 4
    • Natural Science w lab - Credit(s): 4
    • ENGL Genre course - Credit(s): 4
    • Global Society: DPP* - Credit(s): 3
• Second Year 
  • Fall - 15 Credit Hours
    • World Language 213 - Credit(s): 4
    • Period Studies 1 - Credit(s): 4
    • Global Society: CGC* - Credit(s): 3
    • Global Society: WCV* - Credit(s): 4
  • Spring - 16 Credit Hours
    • World Language 301 - Credit(s): 4
    • CMLT 200 - Reading Transnationally: (subtitle)  
    • Period Studies 2 - Credit(s): 4
    • Global Society: C&I* - Credit(s): 4
• Third Year 
  • Fall - 15 Credit Hours
    • World Language 302 - Credit(s): 4
    • Global Society: SUST* - Credit(s): 3
    • Theory elective - Credit(s): 4
    • Major elective 1 - Credit(s): 4
  • Spring - 15 Credit Hours
    • World Language literature elective - Credit(s): 4
    • Major elective 2 - Credit(s): 4
    • Electives - Credit(s): 7
• Fourth Year 
  • Fall - 15 Credit Hours
    • Major elective 3 - Credit(s): 4
    • Major elective 4 - Credit(s): 4
    • Electives - Credit(s): 7
  • Spring - 15 Credit Hours
    • CMLT 499 - Directed Study  
    • Electives - Credit(s): 11

Total Credit Hours: 120

Note: Variation in the order of courses is possible, depending upon prerequisites. Consult course information in the bulletin or your academic advisor to customize your eight semester plan.  

KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

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