The literature major seeks to expose students to the study of world literatures and cultures within a comparative framework as well as from the point of view of significant literary theories. Students will explore culture across the boundaries of national traditions and discrete historical periods. Literature courses will address such issues as cross-cultural borrowings, translations, and influences; canon formation; historical links between the rise of nationalism and the development of national literatures; the relationship between theory and literary practice; and the effects of imperialism, colonialism, and global commerce on literary production, consumption, and value.
Courses draw upon the expertise of faculty in a wide array of departments and
programs throughout LAS as well as that of outside lecturers.
The Literature major consists of 10 courses (30 credits), which are divided into core and advanced course work.
Core courses (12 credits). Majors must complete the following 4 courses.
LITR 201- Global Texts and Traditions I (3)LITR 202- Global Texts and Traditions II (3)LITR 301-Introduciton to Literary Analysis (3)AndLITR 401- Introduction to Literary Theory (3)Or one of the following:ENLS 471- Introduction to Literary Theory, (3)FREN 615-Concepts of Literary Criticism, (3)SPAN 610-Literary Theory (3)
Majors must also take three courses (9 credits) at the four hundred level or above in one nonnative national literature. Normally, those course are offered in one of the following departments: Classical Studies (LATN and GREK offerings), French and Italian, German and Slavic Studies, and Spanish and Portuguese.
Students must take two courses (6 credits) in related departments or programs. Those courses will provide a framework and/or methodology for comparative literary studies. They may include LITR 481- and 482- Special Topics or courses at the 300 or 400 level or above in the following disciplines: African and African Diaspora Studies, American Studies, Art History, Asian Studies, Brazilian Studies, Classical Studies (CLAS offerings), Cultural Studies, Economics, English, History, Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, Medieval Studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Theatre and Dance, and/or WomenÕs Studies. Students must receive the major adviserÕs approval and, in some cases, the instructorÕs approval for courses other than LITR.
Students must take the capstone senior seminar, LITR 595 (3 credits), in the fall of the senior year.
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