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UMA Undergraduate Guide 2019-2020
 Academic Departments and Programs Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Comparative Literature Getting Started
Getting Started
Information below is meant to guide first year students in getting started with this major and choosing appropriate courses. More advanced students interested in this major would also likely start with proposed foundation/pre-requisite courses. Please refer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn about the full major requirements. How to Explore the MajorSuggested General Education CoursesAll Undergraduates are required to satisfy the General Education Requirements. Guidelines for students are available at https://www.umass.edu/gened. Students should choose a wide variety of Gen Ed courses, providing depth of experience. Students are strongly encouraged to take courses in the following departments and programs: Afro-American Studies; Art, Architecture, and Art History; Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies; Classics; Communication; Film; History; Judaic and Near Eastern Studies; Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Linguistics; Social Thought and Political Economy; Theater; Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies; Philosophy. Suggested Major and Pre-requisite CoursesComparative Literature provides a global, interdepartmental approach to the study of literature. Courses in Comparative Literature examine literary works from many national traditions, and also study the relations between literature and the arts. Majors take courses in at least two language and literature departments or programs, one of which may be English, in addition to at least 6 Comparative Literature courses. Students should take ENGLWRIT 112. Knowledge of a language other than English (measured by courses or the equivalent) is required for the completion of the major. Study abroad is strongly recommended. Please note that it is possible to begin the second language in college and still complete the Comparative Literature major in a timely fashion; knowledge of another language is not necessary prior to beginning the major. Students should meet with the Undergraduate Program Director as early as possible to choose a track. Students may change tracks if their interests change. How to Declare/Change into the MajorFor current & admitted students: This major is unrestricted, which means any student may declare the major. Unrestricted majors may still have an entry process such as meeting with an advisor or attending an informational meeting. Students can see an advisor or the Undergraduate Program Director anytime for admission to the major. Once admitted to the major, Comparative Literature faculty advise the major at least every semester. Transfer Students
Students should contact the Undergraduate Program Director as soon as possible about the major and course selection. Most often transfer students begin with courses numbered 200 and above, take placement tests, or meet with national language programs to pursue language study immediately. Summary of Requirements for the MajorMinimum total # of credits required: 40-46 (depends on track)
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