CMLIT 310
Introduction to Literary Analysis and Comparative Literature
Comparative Arts and Letters
College of Humanities
Course Description
Methods of literary analysis, emphasizing basic issues of comparative literature and prosody and other problems related to foreign language texts.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Reading knowledge of at least one foreign language
Title
Comparative Literature Theory
Learning Outcome
Articulate major theories of Comparative Literature as an academic discipline.
Title
Research Methodologies and Tools
Learning Outcome
Explain and use methodological tools, including library research.
Title
Multilingual Explication
Learning Outcome
Show an ability to closely explicate literary texts in at least two languages.
Title
Critical Thinking and Fallacies
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate knowledge of the canons of critical thinking, and a grasp of fundamental thinking fallacies.
Title
Comparative Literature History
Learning Outcome
Show an understanding of the history of the discipline.
