MA in Comparative Literature - Second Language Acquisition in Davis United States | University of California Davis

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

The Designated Emphasis (DE) offers doctoral candidates comprehensive training in language learning theory and technology-enhanced teaching methods. By deepening their understanding of second language acquisition, graduate students enhance undergraduate language education quality. Completing the DE substantially improves graduates' competitiveness in foreign language and ESL teaching positions.