MA in Comparative Literature - Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition Studies in Davis United States | University of California Davis

The M.A. program in Comparative Literature with a thesis option equips students for advanced academic pursuits or professional careers. Our graduate cohort benefits from extensive faculty support across Comparative Literature and related disciplines. 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 deepen their comparative literary analysis skills. The curriculum blends foundational courses in comparative methodologies with specialized study in various languages and literary traditions. Candidates will complete a Master's thesis with guidance from a faculty committee and peer writing group.

The Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition Studies (WRaCS) Designated Emphasis enables PhD candidates to develop expertise for leadership positions in writing education, research, and program direction. This DE combines theoretical frameworks with practical training in writing pedagogy, administrative practices, and scholarly investigation. The program's focus on creating tailored teaching approaches and evaluation systems particularly benefits graduate students examining writing development at secondary and higher education levels.