Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture
Courses of Instruction
Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture (CSLC)
The terms indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. For the courses offered during any given term, consult the Schedule of Classes.
CSLC 501 Introduction to Comparative Media Studies (4) Ways of thinking about the differences and relations among different cultural media: literature, film, video, manga/comics, “new media,” and so forth.
CSLC 502 Introduction to Literary Theory (4) Major developments in 20th century literary criticism, with special attention to theoretical work of the past three decades. (Duplicates credit in former COLT 502.)
CSLC 503 Introduction to Comparative Studies in Culture (4) Examines culture as an instrument of discursive practice that shapes social formations in Asia, Europe, North and Latin America.
CSLC 525 Studies in Literary and Cultural History (4, max 8) (Enroll in COLT 525)
CSLC 545 Studies in Literature and the Other Arts (4, max 8) (Enroll in COLT 545)
CSLC 555 Studies in Literatures of the Americas (4, max 8) (Enroll in COLT 555)
CSLC 565 Studies in Literatures of Asia (4, max 8) (Enroll in COLT 565)
CSLC 590 Directed Research (1–12) Research leading to the master’s degree. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former COLT 590.)
CSLC 600 Professional Development I: Publication (2, Sp) Preparation of book and article manuscripts for publication and placement in presses and journals; revising dissertations for publication; preparing papers for conferences. Students produce an article manuscript ready for submission to a journal. Graded CR/NC. Open only to doctoral students. (Duplicates credit in former COLT 603.)
CSLC 601 Seminar in Comparative Media Studies (4, max 12) Intensive comparative study of visual and literary media.
CSLC 602 Seminar in Literary Theory (4, max 12) (Enroll in COLT 602)
CSLC 603 Seminar in Comparative Studies in Culture (4, max 12) Intensive study of intellectual and cultural history, with a focus on key literary and theoretical texts.
CSLC 620 Seminar in Literature, Culture, and Thought (4, max 12) (Enroll in COLT 620)
CSLC 640 Seminar in Film and Visual Studies (4, max 12) Intensive study of various types of discourse (film, photography, literature) and their intersection with wider social, political, and theoretical issues.
CSLC 700 Professional Development II: Applying for Positions (2, Fa) Familiarizes students with the process of seeking an academic position, from assembling a dossier to interviews and on-campus visits. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former COLT 601.)
CSLC 790 Research (1, max 12) Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units that may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
CSLC 794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0) Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.