Literature
This concentration is designed for students wishing to study literature but not to specialize in the literature of a single national or linguistic tradition. It should be understood that the requirements and procedures for areas of concentration in British and American literature, French literature, Spanish literature, German literature, Russian literature, and classics are distinct from those given below. Students should see the catalog entries regarding these other areas of concentration, and consult their sponsors and literature faculty members about which concentration is best for them.
The Area of Concentration in literature involves study of literary history, familiarity with critical theories, with works in major genres of literature (fiction, poetry, drama), the ability to analyze literature critically; and to read and understand texts of moderate difficulty in a foreign language that is related to the student's interest in literature. These requirements should be met through a balanced program of courses and tutorials including work in British and American literature but also very substantial study of non-English-language literature, either in the original or in translation. Students planning to undertake the concentration should work in close consultation with a sponsor from the literature faculty.
