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CPLIT-PMN - Comparative Literature (PhD Minor)

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Comparative Literature

General

Program Policies

Learning Outcomes

Program Overview

This minor is designed for students working toward a PhD in the various national literature departments. Students working toward a PhD in English are directed to the program in English and Comparative Literature described among offerings in the Department of English.

Minimum Units in the Program

20

Minimum University Units

20

Degree Requirements

Completion requirement
Students must have:

  1. A knowledge of at least two non-native languages:

    1. One non-native language sufficient to qualify for graduate-level courses in that language

    2. A second non-native language sufficient to read a significant author in the original language

  2. A minimum of six graduate courses:

    1. Three graduate courses must be in the department of the second literature

      1. Except for students in the Asian languages, students must choose a second literature outside the department of their primary literature

    2. Three graduate courses must be in the Department of Comparative Literature, including:

      1. A seminar in literary theory or criticism

      2. At least two of the three courses in Comparative Literature should originate in a department other than the one where the student is completing their degree

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