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Emerson, women collageREQUIREMENTS FOR THE DISCIPLINARY MAJOR (B.A.)
disciplinary, 12 courses
ENG 101, a course designated as a comparative literature seminar, and ten courses in literature or an allied field that form a cohesive program and include one course in critical theory. The courses selected must provide a coherent and in-depth exploration of the field. The number of non-literary courses must be approved by the adviser and coordinator. Students majoring in comparative literature must also demonstrate proficiency in an ancient or modern language, typically by taking two language courses at the 200-level or above (these may be in different languages).

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DISCIPLINARY MINOR
disciplinary, 7 courses
ENG 101, a course designated as a comparative literature seminar, and five courses in literature or an allied field that form a coherent and in-depth exploration of the field. Students minoring in comparative literature must also demonstrate proficiency in an ancient or modern language, typically by taking two language courses at the 200-level or above (those may be in different languages).

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJOR (B.A.)
interdisciplinary, 12 courses
ENG 101, a course designated as a comparative literature seminar, and ten courses in literature or an allied field that form a cohesive program and include one course in critical theory. The courses selected must include work in at least two different departments and include materials and approaches other than literary. The number of non-literary courses must be approved by the adviser and coordinator. Students majoring in comparative literature must also demonstrate proficiency in an ancient or modern language, typically by taking two language courses at the 200-level or above (these may be in different languages).

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INTERDISCIPLINARY MINOR interdisciplinary, 7 courses
ENG 101, a course designated as a comparative literature seminar, and five courses in literature or an allied field from at least two different departments which include materials and approaches other than literary. Students minoring in comparative literature must also demonstrate proficiency in an ancient or modern language, typically by taking two language courses at the 200-level or above (these may be in different languages).

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Department Of Comparative Literature

Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Pulteney Street
Geneva, NY 14456
phone:(315) 781-3347
fax: (315 781-3348


For more information, contact

Grant I. Holly
Professor of English
ext. 3365, 107 Demarest


Dept. Secretary:

Susan Reece
315- 781-3347

Fax: 781-3348