Below, find the requirements to earn a degree in comparative literature. In addition to the major requirements, the University of Oregon has a set of requirements that all students must achieve to earn a UO diploma, regardless of major. Learn more about bachelor’s degree requirements.

Core Major Requirements

Students majoring in comparative literature choose one of two tracks:

Language and Culture

The Language and Culture Track features comparative study across different linguistic traditions. This track is recommended for students who want to study abroad, attend graduate school in comparative literature, or want to gain an in-depth understanding of linguistic cultures in addition to their own.

Focus fields: Students in this track choose two linguistic tradition fields.

Language and Culture Requirements 

Disciplines in Dialogue

The Disciplines in Dialogue Track requires less formal language study and allows students to combine the critical study of literature with work in another field. This emphasis offers a manageable path for students considering a double major in literature and another discipline. It is also well-suited to students who want to combine literary and cinema studies with creative writing, performance, visual arts, philosophy, history, or journalism.

Focus fields: Students in this track choose a linguistic tradition and a disciplinary focus field.

Disciplines in Dialogue Requirements

Choose Your Language

Students in the Language and Culture track achieve third-year competency. Students in the Disciplines and Dialogue Track achieve second-year competency.

Choose from the following list of languages. Other languages are possible but must be approved by the Comparative Literature Director of Undergraduate Studies.