The minor requires 15 credits of Comparative Literature courses at the 200 level and above. Proficiency in a language other than English is required. All courses should be selected with the help of an advisor.

A. 200-level courses: a maximum of two such courses. This part of the requirement should be fulfilled, if possible, prior to taking courses numbered 300-599, since 200-level courses are introductory to the discipline.

B. Courses numbered 300-599: the student must select a minimum of three such courses.

Proficiency in a language other than English will be determined by the Comparative Literature Undergraduate Studies Committee on the basis of level of prior language courses and grades, or a university exam, or the equivalent. It is usually defined as passing a class at the 240 level or the equivalent.

If English is not the native language, students can offer their native language to fulfill the language requirement, but must then show evidence of proficiency in English.

Transfer credits: The program will allow a maximum transfer of 6 upper-level Comparative Literature credits. The determination of transfer credits toward the minor will be made by the Undergraduate Studies Committee upon petition by the student.

The Pass/Fail option is not available for courses to be credited toward the minor.

Independent study courses: The student may count toward the minor only one 3-credit independent study course taken in the Comparative Literature program at the 300 level or above.