Comparative Literature Department
The Master of Arts for Teachers Degree in Comparative Literature
Secondary school teachers or prospective teachers interested in qualifying to teach world literature or interdisciplinary humanities courses can obtain an M.A.T. degree in Comparative Literature by satisfying the following requirements:
PREREQUISITES:
- Certification of reading proficiency in at least one foreign language;
- B.A. degree in Comparative Literature or an individual literature; (e.g., English, French, Spanish, etc.)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
A total of 36 hours of course work with a minimum of 20 hours in Comparative Literature including C305 or C501. (No more than six hours in approved courses on the 300 or 400 level that do not normally carry graduate credit.) Emphasis in course work may be on Western literatures, cross-cultural literary relations, or literature and the arts (music, film, and the visual arts.)
M.A.T. candidates are encouraged to include in their course load some teaching-oriented courses offered by other graduate programs or the School of Education, as well as Comparative Literature C507 and C509. The choice of courses should be planned carefully in consultation with the departmental Graduate Adviser and the advising staff of the School of Education.
M.A.T. EXAMINATION:
A 90-minute written exam comparing two texts, based on an individual reading list. One text may be a work of art in a non-literary medium. If two literary texts are compared, one must be in a foreign language.
Written Examination for the M.A.T.
- Student must choose 2 readers for their examination
- Student must consult with the Director of Graduate Studies for approval.
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