Study human expression between, within, and across borders.
Comparative Literature is the study of all modes of human expression: oral, written, visual—including film and other digital technologies. Comparative Literature majors become adept in multiple cultures and disciplines.
You'll study topics like visual media, gender and sexuality, literary history, colonialism, human rights and global censorship, postcolonial and diaspora studies, literary theory, film, and translation.
Requirements for the Major
You'll choose from one of the following three tracks:
- General Languages and Literature
- Advanced Language and Literature with Work in a Third Language
- Literature and a Related Discipline
Departmental Honors
Departmental honors is a great way to add to your experience as a major in comparative literature. You'll have the opportunity to complete two upper-level honors courses. You'll also work closely with faculty complete a thesis of original research.
