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Requirements for students entering the university - 3 year curriculum

Major in Comparative Literature (3 year curriculum)
In order to major in Comparative Literature, students have to fulfill the following requirements.

       First Year

    Minimum of 6 credits
    (with C grade or above)
  • At least 6 credits from Introductory Courses
    (CLIT1008, CLIT1009, CLIT1010), AND

       Second / Third Year

    Minimum of 54 credits
  • 12 credits from Foundational Courses
    (CLIT2001, CLIT2094), AND
  • 6 to 18 credits from Capstone Learning Courses
    (i.e. advanced topical, seminar, research and internship courses
    when they are offered)
    (CLIT2008, CLIT2018, CLIT2061, CLIT2069, CLIT2076, CLIT2084, CLIT2087, CLIT2088, CLIT2098, CLIT3019, CLIT3020 and/or CLIT3021)

Total: 60 Credits (minimum)

REMARKS:

  1. Other than the above specific requirements in the major prerequisite (6 credits in the first year), foundational knowledge (12 credits in the second year) and capstone learning experience (at least 6 credits in the third or fourth year), Comparative Literature majors may freely combine their choices from the seven categories of courses according to their interest and aptitude.
  2. Choice of courses is subject to the approval of the department and priority of entry into senior courses will be given to Comparative Literature majors. Students must make sure that their choices conform to any prerequisites set down by the department. Some of the capstone learning courses, for example, research and internship courses, are offered to Comparative Literature majors only.

Minor in Comparative Literature (3 year curriculum)
A minor in Comparative Literature shall consist of CLIT1008 or CLIT1009 or CLIT1010 and 30 credit units of second and third year courses. There are no specific requirements as to how courses are combined for a minor programme.

Courses offered by other departments:
To fulfill the credit requirements of the major/minor in Comparative Literature, students may also take the following courses when they are offered:
LLAW3141, HIST2082, HIST2083, HIST2084, HIST2085, HIST2119

Please refer to the Faculty of Law and the Department of History for details of syllabi.