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Math Required
Writing Analysis
About this major
Comparative Literature focuses on the study of literature across cultural, linguistic, and national boundaries, providing students with an understanding of the global literary landscape. Students learn to analyze texts in multiple languages, explore literary theory, and examine the intersections of literature with other disciplines such as history, philosophy, and cultural studies.
HumanitiesCreativeMulticulturalAnalytical
Student Experience
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100%
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100%
Plan grad school
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WorkloadMedium
DifficultyEasy
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“I really like the department and the professors in this department. The small class sizes make forming relationships with professors and peers easy. There's a lot of flexibility in the major in terms of concentrations and class topics.”
4/1/2026