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COMP_LIT 383 Special Topics in the Theory of Literature and Literary Criticism (1): Content varies. For students with experience in the study of criticism and literary theory.
COMP_LIT 390 Topics in Comparative Literature (1): Content varies. Recent offerings include problems of literary translation and literature and psychoanalysis.
COMP_LIT 410 Theories of Literature (1): The aim of this course is to provide incoming graduate students in CLS as well as in the critical theory “cluster” with an introduction to the methods and principles of contemporary literary theory, with emphasis on the theories of literature developed in languages other than English.
COMP_LIT 411 Critical Practices (1): Composed of four components, organized around a unifying theme. Core faculty of CLS, along with instructor, work with graduate students on the practice of producing literary scholarship.
COMP_LIT 412 Literary Studies Colloquium (1): The aim of this course is to help first-year graduate students prepare for two examinations in literary theory: the first based on a common list of texts, the second oriented toward a particular theorist or school.
COMP_LIT 413 Comparative Studies in Theme (1): Use and variation of a literary theme (such as the journey) or technique (such as symbolism and allegory) in various times and cultures.
COMP_LIT 414 Comparative Studies in Genre: Study of Major Literary Genres (1): Theory and practice of a literary genre (such as epic, tragedy, or the novel) in various times and cultures.
COMP_LIT 481 Studies in Literary Theory (1): Central issues of criticism, exemplified by the writings of major theorists.
COMP_LIT 486 Studies in Literature and the Disciplines (1): Topics in the encounter between literary studies and other culturally oriented disciplines (e.g., philosophy, history, and anthropology) with an emphasis on problems of theory and method. Content varies.
COMP_LIT 487 Studies in Literature and the Arts (1): The relation between literature and the visual arts and/or music. Content varies.
COMP_LIT 488 Special Topics in Comparative Literature (1): Doctoral-level course offered on a one-time basis dealing with a special topic in the field of comparative literature. Addresses a specific need within the program’s curriculum and/or a trend in the field.
COMP_LIT 490 Independent Reading (1): Permission of instructor and department required.
COMP_LIT 499 Independent Study (1-3) : Permission of instructor and department required. May be repeated for credit.
COMP_LIT 590 Research (1-3) : Independent investigation of selected problems pertaining to thesis or dissertation.
COMP_LIT 596 PhD Dissertation Tutorial (1): Production of a dissertation prospectus, including a statement of purpose and critical method, an outline, and bibliography. May only be taken in the third year in the quarter prior to admission to candidacy.
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