Course Requirements: A minimum of 30 hours of course work, including:
- 1 (one) 700-level seminar.
- At least two courses in fields of literature and culture before 1800.
- At least two courses in fields of literature and culture after 1800.
- Up to eight credit hours in graduate courses outside the department may, with the prior approval of the Director of Graduate Studies, be counted toward the degree.
Foreign Language: one, reading proficiency; language competency will be verified by the relevant foreign language department or program at IUB.
Thesis: Optional; if elected, 4 hours of credit.
Final Examination: None.