Major Requirements

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The Comparative Literature Major requires twelve (12) term courses, including 

  • two (2) required departmental introductory courses
  • two-to-three (2–3) courses in a foreign literature
  • three (3) period courses
  • one (1) theory course
  • two-to-three (2–3) electives
  • one (1) Senior Essay

Except the two (2) introductory courses and the senior essay, the remaining requirements can be met with courses across all the departments that teach literature and film. For more detailed information on the requirements, please refer to each of the major concentrations listed below.

Questions?

Reach out to Sam Hodgkin, our director of undergraduate studies, for any questions regarding the undergraduate major.

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