MA in Comparative Literature - Studies in Performance and Practice 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 comparative literature and critical analysis skills. The curriculum blends foundational courses in comparative theory with extensive options for specialized language and literature study. With guidance from a thesis committee and peer writing group, students will complete a Master's thesis.

The Designated Emphasis in Studies in Performance and Practice offers a framework for critically examining communication methods across various domains - from theater and cinema to athletics, spirituality, and daily interactions. This inherently multidisciplinary DE fosters collaboration while engaging with emerging communication technologies. Studies in Performance and Practice provides students with analytical tools for examining both theoretical concepts and practical applications.