Minor in Comparative and World Literature

Program Overview

The Comparative and World Literature minor at this university is an 18-unit program with a focus on literary and cultural analysis. Students complete 12 units of core courses, including Approaches to Comparative and World Literature, and select from a variety of elective courses to fulfill the remaining 6 units. The program emphasizes critical thinking, close reading, and cultural awareness, preparing students for a wide range of careers and further study in the humanities.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Total Units Required: 18 units
• Upper-division Units Required: 9 units
• Minimum GPA: 2.0
• Advising: All minors must consult an advisor at least once per year.
• Language Proficiency: Students are recommended to acquire reading competence in at least one language in addition to English.

Core Courses (12 units):

• CWL 400GW: Approaches to Comparative and World Literature - GWAR3 (3 units)
• Select three CWL courses (9 units).
Only one lower-division CWL course may be used in the core.

Electives (6 units):

• In consultation with departmental advisors, students select two literature-focused courses that reflect their literary and cultural interests.
• These courses may be CWL courses not used to fulfill the core, courses from HUM, or courses from other departments.
• Two lower-division courses are allowed as electives, but only one of these lower-division courses can be from outside CWL.