Franklin & Marshall College

Comparative Literary Studies

A list of regularly offered courses follows. The indication of when a course will be offered is based on the best projection of the home department and can be subject to change.

Please note the key for the following abbreviations: (A) Arts; (H) Humanities; (S) Social Sciences; (N) Natural Sciences with Laboratory; (LS) Language Studies requirement; (NSP) Natural Science in Perspective; (NW) Non-Western Cultures requirement.

201. Introduction to Comparative Literary Studies. (H) Spring 2013

Study of literature as a common human enterprise from ancient times to the present day, across linguistic and national boundaries. Development of vocabulary and concepts for the analysis of literary genres, themes and historical periods of literary development. Focus on literary texts from various eras, cultures and languages. Readings will be in English. Bentzel

315. Introduction to Literary Theory. (H) Every Spring

As Jonathan Culler states, “Theory offers not a set of solutions but the prospect of further thought. It calls for commitment to the work of reading, of challenging presuppositions, of questioning the assumptions on which you proceed.” Students in this course will be introduced to theoretical schools and concepts that shape the study of literature and the practice of literary analysis. Students enrolling in this course should have taken at least one college-level literature course. Recommended for students considering graduate studies in English. Same as ENG 315. Bossert, Mueller

Approved Courses For Electives

The courses listed below have been approved as Comparative Literary Studies electives. Other courses, such as topics courses, may be approved by Scott Lerner, chairperson of Comparative Literary Studies. Students should be aware that some of these courses have prerequisites.