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Core Course Requirements

Comparative Literature majors are advised to map out their intended course of study using the COLT Major Progress Form.

All courses must be taken for a letter grade and passed with a grade of mid-C or better. Online courses cannot be used to satisfy COLT major requirements.

  • Two COLT electives*
  • One of the following:
    • COLT 301 Approaches to Comparative Literature
    • COLT 305 Cultural Studies
  • One of the following:
    • COLT 302 (Theories of Poetry)
    • COLT 303 (Theories of the Novel)
  • One 400-level elective**
  • COLT 415 Capstone Seminar***

*In lieu of one COLT elective, students may take COLT 410, sections 1 (in-house internship) and 2 (academic wrap-around course), worth 2 credits each, or an alternate approved internship (for example, through another department or Global Oregon) and COLT 410 section 2.

**COLT 408 (4 credits) may be used as the 400-level elective

***COLT 415 is typically offered Fall Term. All seniors should plan to register for this course. Students who are unable to schedule COLT 415 due to study abroad or other unavoidable conflict may petition to substitute another 400-level course. To petition, contact Comparative Literature Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dawn Marlan, damarlan@uoregon.edu.

All substitutions must be approved by the Comparative Literature Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dawn Marlan, damarlan@uoregon.edu. Students are strongly advised to meet with Dr. Marlan whenever they become aware of a schedule conflict or change plans to insure that their intended courses will count toward the degree. Students are advised to seek approval prior to enrolling in the course.

Where can I find a list of COLT courses to be offered this year?

COLT Course lists for the following academic year are posted during Spring Term of the previous year.