M.A. in LLCL: Comparative Literature
The M.A. concentration in Comparative Literature involves two areas of study: (i) a primary literary area (French, Italian, or Spanish literature) and (ii) a secondary literary area (French, Italian, Spanish, or British/American literature) or a secondary non-literary area. Comparative Literature broadens the context of single works of literature, provides a method of looking beyond the national frontiers of languages and cultures, and studies major authors, periods, genres, trends and movements in international contexts, and other areas of knowledge and intellectual inquiry.
Comparative Literature Concentration (non-thesis):
- Requires 12 courses (36 credits), including:
- 2 core courses (6 credits) in literature and linguistics;
- 6 courses (18 credits) in the primary literary area (French, Italian, or Spanish);
- 3-4 courses (9-12 credits) in the secondary literary or non-literary area;
- up to 1 elective (0-3 credits).
- In the last semester of study, students pass a written comprehensive examination.
- Students graduate with at least 18 graduate credits in the primary area needed for teacher's accreditation (for French, Italian, or Spanish).
Comparative Literature Concentration (thesis):
- Requires 8 courses (24 credits) plus 6 credits of thesis work, for a total of 30 credits. The coursework includes:
- 2 core courses (6 credits) in literature and linguistics;
- 4 courses (12 courses) in the primary literary area;
- 1-2 courses (3-6 credits) in the secondary area;
- up to 1 elective (0-3 credits).
- In the last semester of study, students complete comprehensive written examinations.
- Students graduate with at least 18 graduate credits in the primary area needed for teacher's accreditation (for French, Italian, or Spanish; 12 credits from coursework and 6 credits from thesis work).