PhD in Comparative Literature in Minneapolis United States | University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Comparative literature has been an established academic field in the United States and other countries for many years. Certain programs focus on analyzing multiple national or language-based literary traditions, whereas others combine literary analysis with broader humanities scholarship. Our comparative literature curriculum incorporates these methods while prioritizing literary and cultural theory—exploring connections between literature and various media forms, both traditional and contemporary—along with a globally inclusive perspective that spans all regions. We promote scholarship that situates literature and textual works within broader contextual frameworks—social, historical, political—while critically assessing the material and institutional factors influencing their creation and interpretation.