CMLIT 320
Junior Seminar in Comparative Literature
Comparative Arts and Letters
College of Humanities
Course Description
Introduction to methods, theories, and scholarly writing within the discipline of Comparative Literature, including the effective use of foreign language texts, literary theory, and academic secondary sources. Resources and guidelines for research, writing, and public speaking.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Recommended
Mastery of at least one foreign language & CMLIT 310
Title
Contemporary Critical Theory and Interpretation
Learning Outcome
Develop a deeper understanding of various contemporary theories about comparative literary analysis.
Title
Analytical Skills
Learning Outcome
Improve the ability to discern meaning and importance in literary texts from a variety of language and national literary traditions through close reading analysis
Title
Research and Argumentation
Learning Outcome
Improve library research and persuasive argumentation skills through a major literary analysis research paper
