BA in Comparative Literature in Providence United States | Brown University

The Comparative Literature concentration allows students to examine diverse literary subjects while cultivating a nuanced appreciation of cultural distinctions and their significance. Our curriculum facilitates cross-cultural literary exploration, delving into global literary traditions and contemporary developments. Aligning with Brown's Open Curriculum philosophy, this concentration offers exceptional flexibility in academic pursuits. Upper-level literature courses from any department at Brown qualify for concentration requirements. Students may incorporate any language offered at Brown, whether classical or modern, into their Comparative Literature studies. The program includes a literary theory course and provides the option to undertake a senior thesis project.