Comparative Literature

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Topics of Study

In Comparative Literature you will learn to:

• Read and compare the literature and writings of two or more cultures
• Study writings in their original languages
• Study subjects such as linguistics, foreign languages, and literary criticism
• Understand poetry, prose, and drama
• Understand the history of people who speak these languages

Degrees

The following certificate(s)/degree(s) in Comparative Literature will prepare you for jobs like the ones listed:

• 2-year or 4-year degrees: writers, secondary education teacher
• More than 4 years: college teachers; writers, most jobs in literary fields