UC San Diego World Literature and Culture
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC San Diego lists for World Literature and Culture transfers starts with LTEN 21, LTEN 22 and LTEN 23; the full list is below.

    UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

    37 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    37
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for World Literature and Culture

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    Major Requirements

    UC San Diego World Literature and Culture Major Preparation

    The courses UC San Diego lists as World Literature and Culture major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UCSD's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Complete all of these

    • LTEN 21 Introduction to the Literature of the British Isles: Pre 1660
    • LTEN 22 Introduction to the Literature of the British Isles: 1660-1832
    • LTEN 23 Introduction to the Literature of the British Isles: 1832-Present
    • LTEN 25 Introduction to the Literature of the United States, Beginnings to 1865
    • LTEN 26 Introduction to the Literature of the United States, 1865 to the Present
    • LTEN 27 Introduction to African American Literature
    • LTEN 28 Introduction to Asian-American Literature
    • LTEN 29 Introduction to Chicano Literature
    • LTEN 31 Indigenous Literature
    • LTFR 2A Intermediate French I
    • LTFR 2B Intermediate French II
    • LTFR 2C Intermediate French III: Composition and Cultural Topics
    • LTGK 1 Beginning Greek
    • LTGK 2 Intermediate Greek I
    • LTGK 3 Intermediate Greek II
    • LTGM 2A Intermediate German I
    • LTGM 2B Intermediate German II
    • LTGM 2C Intermediate German III
    • LTIT 2A Intermediate Italian I
    • LTIT 2B Intermediate Italian II
    • LTIT 50 Advanced Italian
    • LTKO 1A Beginning Korean: First Year I
    • LTKO 1B Beginning Korean: First Year II
    • LTKO 1C Beginning Korean: First Year III
    • LTKO 2A Intermediate Korean: Second Year I
    • LTKO 2B Intermediate Korean: Second Year II
    • LTKO 2C Intermediate Korean: Second Year III
    • LTLA 1 Beginning Latin
    • LTLA 2 Intermediate Latin I
    • LTLA 3 Intermediate Latin II
    • LTRU 1A First-Year Russian
    • LTRU 1B First-Year Russian
    • LTRU 1C First-Year Russian
    • LTRU 2A Second-Year Russian
    • LTRU 2B Second-Year Russian
    • LTSP 2A Intermediate Spanish I
    • LTSP 2B Intermediate Spanish II
    • LTSP 2C Intermediate Spanish III
    • LTSP 1F Spanish for Heritage Learners I
    • LTSP 2F Spanish for Heritage Learners II
    • LTSP 3F Spanish for Heritage Learners III
    • LTWL 19A Introduction to the Ancient Greeks and Romans
    • LTWL 19B Introduction to the Ancient Greeks and Romans
    • LTWL 19C Introduction to the Ancient Greeks and Romans
    • JWSP 1 Beginning Hebrew
    • JWSP 2 Intermediate Hebrew
    • JWSP 3 Intermediate Hebrew, Continued
    • LISL 1A American Sign Language Conversation
    • LISL 1AX Analysis of American Sign Language
    • LISL 1B American Sign Language Conversation
    • LISL 1BX Analysis of American Sign Language
    • LISL 1C American Sign Language Conversation
    • LISL 1CX Analysis of American Sign Language
    • LISL 1D American Sign Language Conversation
    • LISL 1DX Analysis of American Sign Language
    • LISL 1E Intermediate American Sign Language Conversation

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC San Diego have a World Literature and Culture major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC San Diego offers World Literature and Culture (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for World Literature and Culture?

    UC San Diego's World Literature and Culture major preparation includes LTEN 21, LTEN 22, LTEN 23, LTEN 25, LTEN 26 and LTEN 27, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

    Can I use TAG for UC San Diego World Literature and Culture?

    UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

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