WLCS - World Literature and Culture Studies Major

Requirements

Twelve courses in fulfillment of categories A through E below:

A. LACS 299. Between the World and You: Language, Culture and the Creation of Meaning.
B. Four to six language courses in a single language, the exact number to be determined in consultation with the adviser. (Two upper-level courses focusing on textual study may be double-counted toward the requirement C.)
C. Three courses in literature/culture in the department of language and culture studies.
D. Three appropriate courses in one of the following departments: philosophy, religion, psychology, English or history. Courses in other departments may be possible with the approval of the adviser. Normally all three courses will be in a single department, but one course from another department may be approved at the discretion of the adviser.
E. LACS 401. Senior Project. This project will normally be done in English. Students with strong language skills may elect instead to take the appropriate 401 class in the LACS department.

Note: At least three of the courses taken in the department of language and culture studies must be at the 300 level or higher.

Students may double major within the department of language and culture studies, but no more than two courses may be double counted.

To declare this major, please see the Coordinator, Senior Lecturer Julia Goesser Assaiante.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Honors: Students qualifying for honors must attain a cumulative average of A- or better in all courses counting toward the major, including LACS 401.