PhD in Comparative Literature - Studies in Performance and Practice in Davis United States | University of California Davis

Our PhD candidates receive guidance from an extensive network of core and affiliated faculty in Comparative Literature. Our professors maintain joint appointments with departments including East Asian Languages and Cultures, English, French and Italian, German and Russian, Middle East/South Asian Languages, and Religious Studies. The program fosters partnerships with interdisciplinary initiatives in critical theory, digital humanities, science and technology studies, film and media, and performance studies. We provide personalized support to help students develop the academic and professional skills essential for career success. The program nurtures graduate students as both educators and developing researchers, boasting an excellent track record of placements both within and beyond academia.

The Designated Emphasis in Performance and Practice Studies offers a critical framework for examining communication practices across diverse domains - from cinema and theater to athletics, spirituality, and daily interactions. This inherently interdisciplinary DE emphasizes collaboration and engages with evolving digital communication platforms. Performance and Practice Studies equips students with analytical tools to bridge theoretical concepts with practical applications.