Major and minor
Through the study of writings from authors of different cultures, backgrounds and periods of history, we learn to appreciate the commonalities all humans share as well as their differences. From Aesop's fables and Lady Murasaki's early Japanese novels to the contemporary work of such writers as Morrison, Adichie, Bolaño, and Murakami, comparative literature majors explore a broad range of genres, styles and themes. The comparative literature major at UCD combines the benefits of a small program with the opportunities available in a large, intellectually diverse research university.
Requirements
Majors select two courses from the Comparative Literature introductory course sequence, which provides both an overview of ancient to contemporary literature and related art forms and offers intensive practice in analytical thought. In addition, any one of the courses in the sequence satisfies the university lower-division composition requirement.
Majors select upper-division courses from a vast array of courses in such areas as literature (in original languages, in English, and in translation); history; philosophy; anthropology; psychology; critical theory; ethnic studies; gender studies; and more. The wide variety of options in the program permits great flexibility and encourages interdisciplinary connections among literature and philosophy, psychology, history, and the arts.
To complete your graduation requirement, you may work directly with a faculty member to write a senior thesis.
