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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2025-26 Catalog Program: Comparative Literature

Comparative Literature

Students must complete all of the following requirements to graduate with a bachelor of arts in this program. Some courses may apply toward multiple requirements.

College Requirements:

Degree Requirements 

Students are required to complete all standard college requirements.

Major Requirements:

Total major units: 13-14

Course NameTermCompleted?Group Req.
CMPL 201 - Introduction to Comparative Literature
LIT 400 - Introduction to Literary Theory

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or at least two literature courses

  • One unit in the Division of the Arts.

    • The Student Must Fulfill Either a Literary or Interdisciplinary Curriculum:

    Literary curriculum:

    • Eight units in literature courses at the 200 and/or 300 level or higher (excluding 470)
      ⇒A maximum of two 200-level English courses
      ⇒A minimum of three in a single language not in translation at the 300 level or higher

    Interdisciplinary curriculum:

    • Six units in literature
      ⇒A minimum of two not in translation at the 300 level or higher (excluding 470)
    • Three additional units in an allied field
      ⇒All allied fields must be approved by the student’s academic adviser and the chair of comparative literature. In developing an allied field, students should consider the Interdisciplinary Programs as a reference.
      ⇒A maximum of one course in studio art, creative writing, theatre performance, or music performance

    Junior Year Requirements:

    • Junior qualifying examination

    Two Units of Thesis:

    Course NameTermCompleted?Group Req.
    CMPL 470 - Thesis
    Notes:





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