Comparative Literature [Arts]

Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Arts.

Honors in Comparative Literature

Students planning to apply for admission to the Honors program should consult BA Honors for admission requirements.

See Bachelor of Arts (Honors) for Faculty regulations concerning the Honors program.

The following programs are available:

Program Requirements

Honors in Comparative Literature requires a minimum of ★57 to a maximum of ★75 at the senior level, including a minimum of at least ★9 at the 400-level in C LIT and cross-listed courses. Courses selected must include:

C LIT 101 - World Literature I
C LIT 102 - World Literature II
C LIT 206 - History of Literary Theory I OR
C LIT 207 - History of Literary Theory II
C LIT 460 - Fundamentals of Comparative Literature
An additional ★24 in C LIT or approved cross-listed courses at the 200-level or above.
★24 in one language and/or literature other than English, including ★3 at the 400-level (whether in the target language or in translation)
★3 Honors Essay (C LIT 499 ), normally taken in the last year of the program.

Note:

See Cross-Listed Courses for regulations concerning cross-listed courses. Consult Comparative Literature Advisor for information on approved cross-listed courses.

Promotion Requirements

Promotion from year to year requires a GPA of at least 3.0 with an average of at least 3.3 in all Comparative Literature courses in the Fall/Winter.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation with Honors in Comparative Literature requires a program average of at least 3.0 with an average of at least 3.3 in all Comparative Literature courses. Graduation with First Class Honors requires an average of at least 3.7 on all senior-level Comparative Literature courses and an average of at least 3.5 on the last ★30 completed.

Combined Honors in Comparative Literature

Students may pursue a Combined Honors program in Comparative Literature and another discipline. However, students should be aware that a Combined Honors program in Comparative Literature may not directly qualify students for admission to a graduate program; additional work in a Language other than English may be required. Courses selected must include:

Program Requirements

C LIT 101 - World Literature I
C LIT 102 - World Literature II
C LIT 206 - History of Literary Theory I OR
C LIT 207 - History of Literary Theory II
C LIT 460 - Fundamentals of Comparative Literature
An additional ★24 in C LIT or approved cross-listed courses at the 200-level or above.
★3 Honors Essay (C LIT 499 ), normally taken in the last year of the program.

Notes

C LIT 499 - Honors Tutorial and Essay is normally required in the final year of the program. However, with the Undergraduate Advisor’s approval, this may be waived if the student is completing an Honors Tutorial/Essay in the other discipline. If C LIT 499 is waived, it must be replaced with ★3 in Comparative Literature at the 400-level.
With special permission, a Combined Honors Essay INT D 520 may be allowed in lieu of C LIT 499 [see Honors Essay ]. See Cross-Listed Courses for regulations concerning crosslisted courses.
A minimum of ★36 is required in the other discipline and course selection must conform to Honors requirements in the respective Program or Department.
See Cross-Listed Courses for regulations concerning cross-listed courses. Consult Comparative Literature Advisor for information on approved cross-listed courses.

Promotion and Graduation Requirements

In a combined Honors program, students are required to meet the promotion and graduation standards of each discipline. The requirements in Comparative Literature are outlined above.

Major and Minor in Comparative Literature

Degree of BA

See Bachelor of Arts (BA) .

Program Requirements

Comparative Literature as a Major

A major in Comparative Literature requires a minimum of ★30 to a maximum of ★48 at the senior level, including a minimum of at least ★6 at the 400-level. Courses selected must include

C LIT 101 - World Literature I
C LIT 102 - World Literature II
C LIT 206 - History of Literary Theory I OR
C LIT 207 - History of Literary Theory II
C LIT 460 - Fundamentals of Comparative Literature
An additional ★24 in C LIT or approved cross-listed courses at the 200-level or above.

Note:

See Cross-Listed Courses for regulations concerning cross-listed courses. Consult Comparative Literature Advisor for information on approved cross-listed courses.

Comparative Literature as a Minor

See Minor .

A minor in Comparative Literature requires at least ★12 in senior level courses with a minimum of ★6 at the 300 or 400-level in C LIT or approved cross-listed courses.

Note:

See Cross-Listed Courses for regulations concerning cross-listed courses. Consult Comparative Literature Advisor for information on approved cross-listed courses.