Comparative Literature - Eckerd College

Comparative Literature from Eckerd College is a Campus Bachelor Literature degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The comparative literature major offers students the opportunity to combine study of literature in English with literature in one or more foreign languages. Students of comparative literature investigate fundamental questions about the nature, function, and value of literature in historical, cross-cultural, and interdisciplinary contexts. Majors in comparative literature frequently integrate study abroad with courses taken on campus. Many comparative literature majors also successfully pursue double majors in related fields, such as French, Spanish, Philosophy, Creative Writing, History, and Theatre. Students in comparative literature work closely with a mentor, normally chosen by the Junior year, to design an individualized course of study. Majors must take a minimum of ten courses as follows: Two LI-designated courses in comparative literature at the 200-level or above One LI-designated course in literary criticism at the 300-level or above Four LI-designated courses in English or American literature; at least two must be in the 300-level or above Three courses in the literature of one foreign language in which texts are read in the original language; at least one must be at the 300-level or above View more details on Eckerd College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Literature courses.