比较文学学士学位专业向学生介绍不同年龄，跨越国家，语言和文化边界的文学研究。课程探索文本，主题，文学类型和跨文化关系以及比较文学研究的方法和理论。课程还研究文学与视觉艺术，电影，音乐和其他表演艺术以及哲学，历史以及宗教和文化研究等其他学科之间的关系。专业人士可以从广泛的课程中进行选择，以使其课程工作适合自己的特定兴趣。
The B.A. major in comparative literature introduces students to the study of literature in different ages and across national, linguistic, and cultural boundaries. Courses explore texts, themes, literary types, and intercultural relations as well as the methods and theories of comparative literary study. Courses also investigate relationships between literature and the visual arts, film, music, and other performance arts as well as other disciplines such as philosophy, history, and religious and cultural studies. Majors may tailor their course work to suit their particular interests by selecting from a wide range of course offerings.