A Comparative Literature major provides students with a solid foundation in the humanities, while at the same time allowing them the freedom to pursue other interests. Majors in Comparative Literature will be well-prepared for graduate studies in the humanities, anthropology, and sociology as well as careers in law, business, and publishing. The aim is to provide students with a comprehensive view of the literary tradition in their concentration, while at the same time offering them a close analysis of texts. This course may be taken from any department named above. The Comparative Literature Program, open to all Georgetown College students, leads to a B.A. in Comparative Literature.
Students apply for admission to the major no later than the Spring of their sophomore year.
At the same time, they need to declare a primary and secondary literature concentration. The program allows students to explore many disciplines, learn about a variety of crucial approaches to texts, and work closely with faculty members. Students develop an intellectually coherent program in consultation with an adviser.