BA in Comparative Literature and Culture in Waltham United States | Brandeis University

Comparative literature is fundamentally multicultural and ever-evolving, taking a global perspective on literary works and cultural expressions across historical periods. This major focuses on transcending borders and engaging with diverse perspectives and lifestyles.

At Brandeis, the comparative literature program prioritizes methodological approaches to literary analysis over fixed content knowledge. Its interdisciplinary nature provides flexibility to pursue varied academic interests. Professors continuously adapt course offerings to reflect evolving student interests, actively seeking student involvement in curriculum development.

The foundational Global Literature course exposes students to the field's diverse methodological possibilities. Distinctively, it emphasizes developing specialized research and writing techniques for comparative literary analysis.