1. Iowa State University
  2. Program
  3. Bachelors
  4. BA Comparative Literature in World Languages and Literature

BA Comparative Literature in World Languages and Literature

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Iowa State University

Program Overview

Comparative literature is the study of the language, literature, and arts of one or more cultures in a historical context.Familiarity with the literature and culture of other nations goes hand-in-hand with questions about the nature and value of storytelling in literature and other arts. Translation between languages and among different arts represents another basic center of this field.This major prepares students for careers in fields that value critical thinking and international understanding, and for professional study in fields such as the humanities, law, and business.

Program Key Stats

$24480 (Annual cost)
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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Official high school transcript and Academic record, Letter of recommendation, Typical SAT scores: Math (520-630), Critical reading (510-620), Writing (520-610), ACT Composite (24-29), Average GPA 3.64, TOEFL: IBT-70, PBT- 523, PTE-55, English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT)-956

Career Options

  • Academic Advisor
  • Administrator
  • Appraiser
  • Anthropologist
  • Antiquities
  • Archivist
  • Archivist
  • Clergy
  • Consultant
  • Curator
  • Editor
  • Film Researcher
  • Fundraiser/Developer
  • Grant Writer
  • Historian
  • Historic Preservationist
  • Journalist

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