Majors and Minors

Cultural Studies is the interdisciplinary and multicultural study of literary and other forms of cultural expression analyzed within their social and historical contexts. This emphasis is designed for students wishing to concentrate in cultural studies firmly grounded in literary study. It provides for an interdisciplinary pattern of courses in cultural studies drawn from various disciplines. The designated courses are listed on the 

This emphasis offers a broad background in world literature in translation. It is appropriate for the student interested in focusing on global literature and culture. The designated courses are listed on the 

The traditional undergraduate major in Comparative World Literature, designed to prepare the student for graduate study in Comparative Literature or related fields, with an upper division concentration in foreign language. The designated courses are listed on the 

The Comparative World Literature Minor provides a flexible program for students who are majoring in other disciplines but are interested in literature either for professional advantage or for intellectual enrichment.

Health Humanities draws upon classes taught in the humanities and social sciences that train health professionals or people who are health advocates in skills and knowledge they need to assist others better: empathy, critical thinking, seeing issues from multiple perspectives, disability studies awareness. The designated courses are listed on our