Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies, Minor

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The Minor in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies provides students with an opportunity to study literature and culture in more comparative contexts and forms. Students explore the ways in which the academic study of literature and culture is linked to other disciplines. Students may select from a wide range of courses in African American Literature and Culture, Africana Studies, American Indian Literature and Culture, Anthropology, Latino/Latina Literature and Culture, Women’s and Gender Studies, and History.

All program-level Admissions and Progression Requirements are in addition to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admission Requirements .

Admission Requirements

Current UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Students

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New Transfer

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Minor Requirements

The Minor in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies consists of 18 credit hours at the 2000-level and above.

Foundation Course (3 credit hours)

ENGL 2100 - Writing About Literature (3)

Elective Courses in the Department of English (9 credit hours)

Select three of the following:

Note:

The below topics courses and/or other ENGL courses may be substituted if designated with a “D” in the course’s section number within Banner, or with the permission of Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Elective Courses in Other Departments (6 credit hours)

Select two of the following courses in a Diversity Subject Area from a department(s) outside of English:

Total = 18 Credit Hours

Progression Requirements

A GPA of 2.0 or above in all English courses taken is required for graduation.

Special Policies or Requirements

The Department of English allows English majors who minor in Children’s Literature and Childhood Studies, Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies, Linguistics, or Technical/Professional Writing to count only two courses from the minor toward fulfillment of the major degree requirements.