The Minor

Requirements

• 5 courses in Comparative Literature. One course may be at the 100 level and one at the 200 level, or two courses may be at the 200 level. At least three must be at or above the 300 level.
• One year (6 credits) of university-level study of a language other than English, or the equivalent.
• Stipulations:
  • Pass/fail courses may not be applied to the minor.
  • A minimum grade of C must be awarded for the course to count.
  • Only three credits of independent study coursework may be counted toward the minor.
  • A maximum of six transfer credits in Comparative Literature may be applied. Only credits awarded by Transfer Affairs may be considered. Transfer credits must be approved by the Undergraduate Studies Committee; the student should address a petition to the Undergraduate Studies Committee, attaching course syllabi if available.

Language Proficiency

Native speakers of English: The student must satisfy the University's language requirements. At a minimum, 6 credits (one year) of university-level study of a language other than English must be completed. Native speakers of other languages: The student must be proficient enough in English to fulfill the written and oral requirements of upper-level Comparative Literature courses.

Questions regarding this and any of the other requirements for the minor should be directed to Professor Jessica Barr, Undergraduate Program Director in Comparative Literature, at jbarr@umass.edu.

Advising and Graduation

Please meet with the Undergraduate Program Director in Comparative Literature (Professor Jessica Barr, jbarr@umass.edu; Herter Hall, office number 405) for minor advising and to declare a minor.