The comparative literature curriculum here at Rochester helps students develop valuable skills in literary analysis, cultural awareness, and critical thinking and writing. Sensitive to the manner in which different national groups conceive their identities in an era of ever-increasing globalization, comparative literature students develop at international awareness through humanistic inquiry.

What foreign language work is required?

That depends on the student. You can do work in comparative literature either with language-intensive courses, or you can do all your work in English.

Students with interest and proficiency in foreign languages can construct their major requirements in two ways:

• Concentrating in the literature and culture of two national areas
• Concentrating in one national area and in English

Students whose interests and skills do not necessarily include advanced work in a foreign language can take all of their courses in English. Any courses that is listed under the "CLT" rubric is taught in English, and that includes literature, culture, as well as theoretical or other kinds of courses.