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Summary of Degree Requirements

The Ph.D. in Comparative Literature

The Comparative Literature Department offers students a rigorous curriculum in both the study of literatures across national traditions and in the theoretical grounding on which a critical exploration of issues in the reading, writing, and dissemination of texts are based. Students in the Ph.D. program will focus on a comparison of substantial areas within at least two national literary traditions.

Ph.D. Requirements for students admitted in Full Standing:

At least 72 paid credit hours* (see description of required courses below)
Demonstration of a high degree of competency in a language other than English
Demonstration of a reading knowledge of a second language other than English
Qualifying examination
Ph.D. examination
A doctoral dissertation prospectus
Doctoral dissertation
Teaching as mandated by the Program under TATTO guidelines
Core courses, "Literary Theories" and "The Teaching of Literature"

Ph.D. Requirements for students admitted in Advanced Standing (These requirements must be completed within eight years of entering advanced standing):

At least 48 paid credit hours* (see description of required courses below)
Demonstration of a high degree of competency in a language other than English
Demonstration of a reading knowledge of a second language other than English
Qualifying examination
Ph.D. examination
A doctoral dissertation prospectus
Doctoral dissertation
Teaching as mandated by the Program under TATTO guidelines
Core courses, "Literary Theories" and "The Teaching of Literature"

* Tuition at Emory is prorated by the hour up to 12 semester hours; 12 hours is considered a full course load, and there is no charge above 12. However, a student may count only 12 hours in any given semester toward the required 72 or 48 paid credit hours.

Certificate Options for Comparative Literature Ph.D. Candidates

Certificate options available to graduate students in Comparative Literature include the certificates offered through the Emory University Department of Philosophy, Department of English, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Department of French and Italian, and the Institute for Women's Studies.

A Minor is available to graduate students in Comparative Literature through the Psychoanalytic Studies Program.

Graduate students also have the option of a Concentration in Comparative Literature & Middle Eastern Studies and Comparative Literature & Religion.

The M.A. in Comparative Literature

The Comparative Literature Department does not offer a Master of Arts program, but accepts students with Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts into the Ph.D. program.

The Certificate in Comparative Literature

The Certificate in Comparative Literature is available to students involved in other Ph.D. degree programs. The Certificate option allows students to combine their disciplinary studies with literary and theoretical issues in Comparative Literature. General requirements for the Certificate include incorporation of Comparative Literature into all levels of the degree, including course work, exams and the dissertation.

Certificate in Comparative Literature Requirements:

Demonstrated competency in two languages other than English, one of which must be demonstrated at fluency level and the other at reading level.
Completion of the core course Comparative Literature 750: Literary Theories
Completion of five courses in Comparative Literature in addition to the core course. These courses may include courses in Comparative Literature, courses cross-listed with Comparative Literature and individual directed readings.
Integration of Comparative Literature into Ph.D. exams. The Comparative Literature component should encompass approximately one-third of the entire examination.
Incorporation of Comparative Literature into the dissertation. Again, the Comparative Literature component should encompass approximately one-third of the entire dissertation.
Inclusion of a Comparative Literature faculty member on both the exam and dissertation committees.






	graduate program degree requirements courses students admissions Summary of Degree Requirements The Ph.D. in Comparative Literature The Comparative Literature Department offers students a rigorous curriculum in both the study of literatures across national traditions and in the theoretical grounding on which a critical exploration of issues in the reading, writing, and dissemination of texts are based. Students in the Ph.D. program will focus on a comparison of substantial areas within at least two national literary traditions. Ph.D. Requirements for students admitted in Full Standing: At least 72 paid credit hours* (see description of required courses below) Demonstration of a high degree of competency in a language other than English Demonstration of a reading knowledge of a second language other than English Qualifying examination Ph.D. examination A doctoral dissertation prospectus Doctoral dissertation Teaching as mandated by the Program under TATTO guidelines Core courses, "Literary Theories" and "The Teaching of Literature" Ph.D. Requirements for students admitted in Advanced Standing (These requirements must be completed within eight years of entering advanced standing): At least 48 paid credit hours* (see description of required courses below) Demonstration of a high degree of competency in a language other than English Demonstration of a reading knowledge of a second language other than English Qualifying examination Ph.D. examination A doctoral dissertation prospectus Doctoral dissertation Teaching as mandated by the Program under TATTO guidelines Core courses, "Literary Theories" and "The Teaching of Literature" * Tuition at Emory is prorated by the hour up to 12 semester hours; 12 hours is considered a full course load, and there is no charge above 12. However, a student may count only 12 hours in any given semester toward the required 72 or 48 paid credit hours. Certificate Options for Comparative Literature Ph.D. Candidates Certificate options available to graduate students in Comparative Literature include the certificates offered through the Emory University Department of Philosophy, Department of English, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Department of French and Italian, and the Institute for Women's Studies. A Minor is available to graduate students in Comparative Literature through the Psychoanalytic Studies Program. Graduate students also have the option of a Concentration in Comparative Literature & Middle Eastern Studies and Comparative Literature & Religion. The M.A. in Comparative Literature The Comparative Literature Department does not offer a Master of Arts program, but accepts students with Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts into the Ph.D. program. The Certificate in Comparative Literature The Certificate in Comparative Literature is available to students involved in other Ph.D. degree programs. The Certificate option allows students to combine their disciplinary studies with literary and theoretical issues in Comparative Literature. General requirements for the Certificate include incorporation of Comparative Literature into all levels of the degree, including course work, exams and the dissertation. Certificate in Comparative Literature Requirements: Demonstrated competency in two languages other than English, one of which must be demonstrated at fluency level and the other at reading level. Completion of the core course Comparative Literature 750: Literary Theories Completion of five courses in Comparative Literature in addition to the core course. These courses may include courses in Comparative Literature, courses cross-listed with Comparative Literature and individual directed readings. Integration of Comparative Literature into Ph.D. exams. The Comparative Literature component should encompass approximately one-third of the entire examination. Incorporation of Comparative Literature into the dissertation. Again, the Comparative Literature component should encompass approximately one-third of the entire dissertation. Inclusion of a Comparative Literature faculty member on both the exam and dissertation committees.