Comparative Literature
Comparative Literature: C L
Lower-Division Courses
C L 301. Introduction to Comparative Literature.
Reading and interpretation of literary texts in translation drawn from cultures around the world, focusing on methods of criticism and analysis. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
C L 305. Topics in Comparative Literature.
Study of masterpieces of world literature; of different literary genres; and the relationship between literature and other disciplines such as psychology, philosophy, and film. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
C L 315. Masterworks of World Literature.
Introduction to masterpieces of the world's literary traditions, emphasizing historical, generic, and thematic connections. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some sections require an additional discussion hour a week. Only one of the following may be counted: Comparative Literature 315, English 603B, 316K, Tutorial Course 603B. Prerequisite: Completion of at least thirty semester hours of coursework, including English 603A, Rhetoric and Writing 306, 306Q, or Tutorial Course 603A; and a passing score on the reading section of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) test.
C L 318Q. Supervised Research.
Individual instruction.
Upper-Division Courses
C L 320. Conference Course in Comparative Literature.
Independent study of literary projects under supervision of professors in comparative literature. Conference course. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division coursework in literature, of which three hours must be in a classical or foreign language.
C L 323. Topics in Comparative Literature.
Study of masterpieces of world literature; of different literary genres; of the relationship between literature and other disciplines, such as psychology, philosophy, and film; and of special topics of a comparative nature. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 3: Autobiography: A Modern Literary Species. Same as African and African Diaspora Studies 374 (Topic 25: Autobiography: A Modern Literary Species) and Middle Eastern Studies 342 (Topic 20: Autobiography: A Modern Literary Species). Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 374 (Topic 25), Comparative Literature 323 (Topic 3), English 379N (Topic 5: Autobiography: A Modern Literary Species), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 25: Autobiography: A Modern Literary Species), 342 (Topic 20), Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic: Autobiography: A Modern Literary Species). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 4: Self-Revelation in Women's Writing. Same as African and African Diaspora Studies 374 (Topic 26: Self-Revelation in Women's Writing), Middle Eastern Studies 342 (Topic 19: Self-Revelation in Women's Writing), and Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 14: Self-Revelation in Women's Writing). Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 374 (Topic 26), Comparative Literature 323 (Topic 4), English 376L (Topic 9: Self-Revelation in Women's Writing), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 26: Self-Revelation in Women's Writing), 342 (Topic 19), Persian 361 (Topic: Self-Revelation in Women's Writing). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 6: Caribbean Literature. Same as English 360L (Topic 2: Caribbean Literature) and African and African Diaspora Studies 374F (Topic 7: Caribbean Literature). Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 374F (Topic 4), Comparative Literature 323 (Topic 6), English 379N (Topic: Caribbean Literature), 360L (Topic 2). Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing.
C L 324. The History of Fantastic Literature.
Open to all University students. The history of fantastic and fantasy literature.
C L 358Q. Supervised Research.
Individual instruction. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.