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Bachelor of Arts in Comparative World Literature (code C/LTBA01) (120 units)
The Bachelor of Arts in Comparative World Literature consists of the Core of 24 units and one of the three emphases that follow.
The Core
24 units, required for every emphasis, distributed as follows:
1. CWL 330A and 330B.
2. Genre. At least one of the following: CWL 346, 405, 420, 422I*, 440, 451I*, 453, CLSC 420I*.
3. Author. At least one of the following: CWL 430, 449.
4. Non-Western or Mythology. At least one of the following:
CWL 334, 336, 342*, 350, 402, 403, 440, 445, 452.
5. Theory. At least one of the following: CWL 361, 365, 461.
6. Literary Movement or Comparative Study. At least one of the following: CWL 344, 349, 404, 406, 410, 448, CLSC 311I*, 312I*.
7. European Period. At least one of the following: CWL 431, 432, 435, 437, 438.
Note: CWL 440 may be used in both groups 2 and 4 with appropriate different topics.
* may be used to satisfy Core requirements with approval of course instructor and completion of supplementary work.
Emphasis I: Language and Literature
The traditional undergraduate major in comparative world literature, designed to prepare the student for graduate study in comparative world literature or related fields.
Requirements
1. The 24 Unit Core.
2. The First Concentration. 12 upper division units in one foreign language, six of which must be in literature classes. If a language is chosen which offers a limited number of courses, some lower division units will suffice, but they must be, as a minimum, the equivalent of four semesters of college study.
3. The Second Concentration. 12 upper division units in any one of the following areas: American Indian Studies, Art History, Asian Studies, Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano and Latino Studies, Classics, English Literature, English-Option in Creative Writing, film studies, History, music history, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Theatre Arts, Women’s Studies, or a second foreign language.
If the concentration is in American Indian Studies, Asian Studies, Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano and Latino Studies, English-Option in Creative Writing, Theatre Arts, Women’s Studies, or a second foreign language area, 6 of the units must be in literature courses. If the concentration is in Theatre Arts, Women’s Studies or film studies, appropriate courses may be chosen from any department offering such courses, including Comparative World Literature and Classics.
Emphasis II: World Literature
This emphasis offers a broad background in world literature in translation with a strong concentration in one specific related field. It is also appropriate for the student who elects the comparative world literature teaching option of the English Single Subject Credential program.
Requirements
1. The 24 Unit Core.
2. The Concentration. 18 upper division units in one of the following areas: American Indian Studies, Art History, Asian Studies, Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano and Latino Studies, Classics, English Literature, English-Option in Creative Writing, English-Option in English Education (Comparative Literature Emphasis), film studies, History, music history, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Theatre Arts, Women’s Studies, or a single foreign language.
If the concentration is in American Indian Studies, Asian Studies, Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano and Latino Studies, English-Option in Creative Writing, Theatre Arts, Women’s Studies, or a foreign language area, at least 9 of the units must be in literature courses. If the concentration is in an ethnic studies area, Women’s Studies, Theatre Arts or film studies, appropriate courses may be chosen from any department offering such courses, including Comparative World Literature and Classics. Students taking the English-Option in English Education must take the 35 unit English Education core and must consult with an English education advisor as well as a Comparative World Literature advisor.
Foreign Language Requirement. Reading proficiency in a foreign language is required. Proficiency may be certified by examination or by successful completion of four semesters of college study of the foreign language, or equivalent. Consult a department advisor.
Emphasis III: Cultural Studies
Cultural Studies is the interdisciplinary and multicultural study of literary and other forms of cultural expression analyzed within their social and historical contexts. This emphasis is designed for students wishing to concentrate in cultural studies firmly grounded in literary study. It provides for an interdisciplinary pattern of courses in cultural studies drawn from various disciplines with the approval of a faculty committee.
Requirements
1. The 24 Unit Core.
2. The Cultural Studies Concentration. 18 upper division units in appropriate cultural studies courses, approved by a faculty committee and drawn from the following departments or areas: American Indian Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Asian and Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano and Latino Studies, Classics, Dance, English, Film and Electronic Arts, History, Romance, German, Russian Languages and Literatures, Women’s Studies, or other appropriate departments and areas of study. The faculty committee shall consist of the Chair of the Department of Comparative World Literature and Classics and one additional full time faculty member in Comparative World Literature. Students are strongly encouraged to select a faculty committee and have their pattern of course work approved by the beginning of the junior year, but it must be approved by the beginning of the senior year.
Foreign Language Requirement. Basic reading knowledge of one foreign language is required. It may be certified by examination or by successful completion of two semesters of college study, or the equivalent. Consult a department advisor.
Minor in Comparative World Literature (code C/LTUM01)
In addition to the bachelor of arts degree, the Department offers a minor in comparative world literature. The minor provides a flexible program for the student who is majoring in another discipline, but who is interested in comparative world literature either for professional advantages or for intellectual enrichment.
Requirements
A minimum of 18 units in comparative world literature, of which at least 12 are upper division excluding CWL 499.
The Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies
The Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies offers two programs to students who want to study medieval and Renaissance political and social history, art, literature, philosophy, religion, music, and drama. Undergraduate students can pursue a Certificate or a minor in Medieval and Renaissance Studies. Graduate students can pursue a Certificate in Medieval and Renaissance Studies. Interested students should turn to the catalog section entitled “Medieval and Renaissance Studies” and/or contact the program directors in MHB 512.