BA Comparative Literature

Comparative literature is the study of the world through its literatures and cultures. From novel to poetry, drama to film, monuments to political protest, comics to audio, urban space to visual culture comparative literature introduces students to global cultures in the widest sense, and to the theoretical lenses essential for putting them in perspective. Comparative Literature majors interpret and engage with other academics and publics outside the academy through writing, speaking, visualizing, blogging, and social networking. Comparative Literature majors can choose among three emphases: Comparative Literature and Critical Theory, Cultural Studies, and World Literature.