BA in Comparative Literature - Track 1 with Two Languages in Providence United States | Brown University

Embracing Brown University's New Curriculum philosophy, the Comparative Literature concentration offers exceptional academic flexibility. While the outlined requirements provide structure and depth to the program, students can apply advanced literature courses from any Brown department toward their concentration. Relevant courses from related disciplines may also count toward degree requirements with proper approval. Importantly, while concentrators aren't restricted to Comparative Literature courses alone, we strongly recommend our department's offerings as they typically emphasize cross-cultural perspectives. Students must complete prerequisites for 1000-level courses in both chosen languages by their fifth semester (with possible extensions for non-European language studies - consult an advisor for personalized planning). Required coursework includes: Comparative Literature 1210 (Literary Theory Introduction), ten advanced literature courses (usually 1000-level) incorporating Comparative Literature 1210, with at least two courses per language focus and the balance selected from Comparative Literature, English, and other national literature departments (typically taught in the original language). The curriculum requires: one course focused on each major literary genre (poetry, drama, fiction); one literature course covering three of five historical eras: (a) Classical Antiquity, (b) Medieval, (c) Renaissance/Early Modern, (d) Enlightenment, (e) Modern (note: 19th-21st centuries collectively constitute the Modern period).