MA in Comparative Literature - African American and African Studies in Davis United States | University of California Davis

The M.A. program in Comparative Literature, which is thesis-based, equips students for advanced academic study or professional careers. A diverse team of core and affiliated Comparative Literature faculty supports our graduate students. These faculty members have 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. We encourage applications from humanities-focused students seeking to enhance their knowledge of comparative literature and critical analysis. The curriculum blends foundational courses in comparative theory with extensive options for specialized language and literature studies. With guidance from a thesis committee and participation in a peer writing group, students will complete a Master's thesis.

The Designated Emphasis in African American and African Studies enhances students' knowledge of historical and contemporary research in these fields. It creates an academic framework to unite students and faculty engaged in African American and African Studies, fostering collaboration that transcends departmental boundaries across UC Davis.