THE GRADUATE SCHOOL, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

PROGRAM IN COMPARATIVE LITERATURE

HANDBOOK 2008-2009

This Handbook, which is a program publication, supplements the Bulletin of The Graduate School, as well as the current Graduate School Student Handbook and the Announcement of Courses. Please make sure to consult these publications for official Graduate School information. Copies of each are available in the Office of Student Affairs, Room 7301.

All policies and requirements described in this Handbook apply to all students. Requests for exceptions to or exemptions from any requirement must be made in writing and directed to the Executive Committee of the Program. Such petitions should be discussed in advance with the Executive Officer or the Deputy Executive Officer.

This Handbook will be revised periodically to reflect changes in Program policy. Written suggestions for changes should be submitted to either the Program office or the student representatives on the Executive Committee.

Students are responsible for informing themselves about Program policies and procedures contained in this Handbook and for any changes made subsequent to its publication.

Preface

In addition to preparing students for a professional career in comparative literature, the CUNY Ph.D./M.A. Program in Comparative Literature encourages students to explore related fields and encourages interest in interdisciplinary topics relating literature to the fine arts, music, philosophy, anthropology, and women's studies. Also available are three specializations, in Classics, German, and Italian. Frequent colloquia and lectures underscore the Program's commitment to an environment that facilitates the dynamic exchange of ideas.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The Graduate School and University Center of The City University of New York is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution. The GSUC does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, alienage or citizenship, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, or disability in its student admissions, employment, access to programs, and administration of educational policies.

The GSUC is committed to promoting pluralism and diversity and combating racism and bigotry. Concerns, questions, complaints, and suggestions about affirmative action and equal employment may be addressed to any member of the GSUC Affirmative Action Committee through the Affirmative Action Officer.

The City University of New York prohibits sexual harassment and has instituted policies, procedures, and educational programs to prevent and address sexual harassment. For more information, please contact the coordinator of the Sexual Harassment Panel and see the GSUC Student Handbook.

Employees and applicants are protected from coercion, intimidation, interference, or discrimination for filing a complaint or assisting in an investigation concerning discrimination or harassment.

. CONTACTS

Affirmative Action Officer: Edith Rivera-Cancel, Room 7301; 212-817-7410.

504/ADA Coordinator: Vice President for Student Affairs Matthew Schoengood, Room 7301; 212-817-7409.

Title IX Coordinator: Matthew Schoengood, Room 7301; 212-817-7409.

Coordinator, Sexual Harassment Panel: Michelle Fine, 212-817-8710.

Ombuds Officer: Professor Rolf Meyersohn, Room 7313; call for appointments at 212-817-7191. The Ombuds Officer offers complete confidence to any individual in the GSUC community in discussing informal as well as formal solutions to any problem.

Executive Director for Human Resources: Yosette Jones Johnson, Room 8403.03; 212-817-7700.