Courses - C LIT Spring 2025

Listings for future quarters are tentative and subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, including instructor and location, please consult the UW Time Schedule. For a listing of all courses potentially offered, see the Course Catalog.

Spring 2025

C LIT 230 A: Introduction to Folklore Studies

  • TTh 3:30pm - 5:20pm
SLN: 11736
Department Requirements Met:
GE Requirements Met:
  • SSc
  • A&H

C LIT 240 C: Writing in Comparative Literature

  • MW 11:30am - 1:20pm
SLN: 11737
Department Requirements Met:
  • Composition and W-courses
GE Requirements Met:
  • C
  • W
Comparative approach to literature and a workshop in writing comparative papers in English. Emphasis on cross-cultural comparison of literary works. Readings in English with an option to read selected texts in the original languages Offered: AWSp.

C LIT 252 A: Introduction to Comparative Literature: Genres

  • MW 12:30pm - 2:20pm
SLN: 11738
Department Requirements Met:
  • Pre-req to Declare Literature Major
GE Requirements Met:
  • A&H
Reading and analyzing literature based upon rotating genres such as sci-fi, detective fiction, romance, love, poetry, and comedy. Draws from world literature.

C LIT 252 C: Introduction to Comparative Literature: Genres

  • MW 12:30pm - 2:20pm
SLN: 11739
Department Requirements Met:
  • Pre-req to Declare Literature Major
GE Requirements Met:
  • A&H
Reading and analyzing literature based upon rotating genres such as sci-fi, detective fiction, romance, love, poetry, and comedy. Draws from world literature.

C LIT 295 A: Comparative Literature Study Abroad

  • to be arranged
SLN: 11740
Department Requirements Met:
GE Requirements Met:
Equivalency for 200-level C LIT courses taken on UW Study Abroad programs or direct exchanges.

C LIT 320 A: Studies in European Literature

  • MWF 9:30am - 10:20am
SLN: 11741
Department Requirements Met:
  • Literature Core
GE Requirements Met:
  • A&H
Examination of the development of European literature in a variety of genres and periods. Possible areas of study include literature from romantic fiction of early nineteenth century through great realist classics of second half of the century or from symbolism to expressionism and existentialism.

C LIT 322 A: Studies in Asian and Western Literatures

  • TTh 2:30pm - 4:20pm
SLN: 11742
Department Requirements Met:
  • Literature Core
GE Requirements Met:
  • A&H
Topics designated by individual instructors.

C LIT 322 C: Studies in Asian and Western Literatures

  • TTh 3:30pm - 5:20pm
SLN: 11744
Department Requirements Met:
  • Literature Core
GE Requirements Met:
  • A&H
Topics designated by individual instructors.

C LIT 322 D: Studies in Asian and Western Literatures

  • MW 3:30pm - 5:20pm
SLN: 11745
Department Requirements Met:
  • Literature Core
GE Requirements Met:
  • A&H
Topics designated by individual instructors.

C LIT 357 A: Literature and Film

  • TTh 2:30pm - 4:20pm
SLN: 11746
Department Requirements Met:
GE Requirements Met:
  • A&H
The film as an art form, with particular reference to the literary dimension of film and to the interaction of literature with the other artistic media employed in the form. Films are shown as an integral part of the course. Content varies.

C LIT 360 A: Topics in Ancient and Medieval Literature

  • MW 3:30pm - 5:20pm
SLN: 11747
Department Requirements Met:
  • Literature Core
GE Requirements Met:
  • A&H
Explores topics in literature and cultures of the ancient and medieval worlds across national and regional cultures, such as particular movements, authors, genres, themes, or problems.

C LIT 360 B: Topics in Ancient and Medieval Literature

  • TTh 10:30am - 12:20pm
SLN: 11748
Department Requirements Met:
  • Literature Core
GE Requirements Met:
  • A&H
Explores topics in literature and cultures of the ancient and medieval worlds across national and regional cultures, such as particular movements, authors, genres, themes, or problems.

C LIT 395 A: Comparative Literature Study Abroad

  • to be arranged
SLN: 11749
Department Requirements Met:
GE Requirements Met:
Equivalency for 300-level C LIT courses taken on UW Study Abroad programs or direct exchanges.

C LIT 400 A: Introduction to Theory and Criticism

  • TTh 3:30pm - 5:20pm
SLN: 11750
Department Requirements Met:
GE Requirements Met:
  • A&H
A selection of major theoretical statements in the history of literary theory and criticism, with texts drawn from such fields as literary studies, aesthetic theory, film studies, philosophy, and cultural studies.

C LIT 421 A: Studies in Connections: Literature and Other Disciplines

  • MW 1:30pm - 3:20pm
SLN: 11751
Department Requirements Met:
  • Literature Elective
GE Requirements Met:
  • A&H
Examines the links between literature and other disciplines or art forms. Literature and history, literature and philosophy, literature and music, literature and the visual arts are all appropriate topics. Selection of focus depends on instructor.

C LIT 491 A: Internship

  • to be arranged
SLN: 11752
Department Requirements Met:
GE Requirements Met:
Supervised experience in local businesses and other agencies. Open to upper-division comparative literature and cinema studies majors.

C LIT 495 A: Honors Thesis

  • to be arranged
SLN: 11753
Department Requirements Met:
GE Requirements Met:
  • A&H
Preparation of an Honors thesis under the direction and supervision of a faculty member.

C LIT 590 A: Master of Arts Essay

  • to be arranged
SLN: 11754
Department Requirements Met:
GE Requirements Met:
Research and writing project under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered: jointly with CMS 590; AWSpS.

C LIT 599 A: Special Seminar or Conference

  • to be arranged
SLN: 11755
Department Requirements Met:
GE Requirements Met:
Group seminars or individual conferences scheduled to meet special needs. Prerequisite: permission of graduate program adviser. Offered: jointly with CMS 599.

C LIT 599 B: Special Seminar or Conference

  • to be arranged
SLN: 11756
Department Requirements Met:
GE Requirements Met:
Group seminars or individual conferences scheduled to meet special needs. Prerequisite: permission of graduate program adviser. Offered: jointly with CMS 599.

C LIT 600 A: Independent Study or Research

  • to be arranged
SLN: 11757
Department Requirements Met:
GE Requirements Met:
Offered: jointly with CMS 600.

C LIT 700 A: Master's Thesis

  • to be arranged
SLN: 11758
Department Requirements Met:
GE Requirements Met:

C LIT 800 A: Doctoral Dissertation

  • to be arranged
SLN: 11759
Department Requirements Met:
GE Requirements Met:
Offered: jointly with CMS 800.