The Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature
A B.A. degree in Comparative Literature requires 36 credits, of which 6 may be double-counted with your General Education requirements. The major breaks down as follows:
1. Theory & Methodology: 6 credits: CMLIT 100 and CMLIT 400W.
2. Literary Traditions: 6 credits; choose from 001, 002, 003, 004, and 005.
3. Period & Genre: 6 credits, taken from the Period & Genre list.
4. Other Literatures: 12 credits from two national literatures, taken from the Other Literatures list, or via Education Abroad. You can choose courses in English and French, German and Russian, Chinese and Japanese, and so on.
5. Foreign Language: 6 credits beyond the 12-credit level.
6. Electives: 18 credits in courses of your choice.
At least 12 credits from categories 3, 4, and 5 must be at the 400 level or higher. You may count up to 18 Education Abroad credits in literature, language, or culture towards the requirements of the major. A checklist of these requirements is available as a PDF file.
The Minor in World Literature
The World Literature minor requires 18 credits, of which 3 must be earned in CMLIT 400W, and 6 of which must be earned at the 400 level or higher.
Your other courses should be chosen with an eye towards creating a coherent program that emphasizes a part of the world (Asia or Africa), a literary form (drama; the novel), a period (medieval; the 19th century), or a theme (detective fiction; women writers).
To apply for the minor, please print and fill out this form and bring it to 427 Burrowes.
phone: 814.863.0589 | fax: 814.863.8882 | email: cmlit@psu.edu
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