Arts & Humanities
Indiana University Bloomington, United States
The PhD in Comparative Literature offers rigorous training in the comparative study of literature. Coursework addresses literary theory, textual analysis from literary, cultural, historical, political and religious angles, literature across languages, periods and genres, and literature's relation to the other arts. The programme is small and flexible, allowing individual study plans.
Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Comparative Literature | Duration: 90 credit hours (up to 30 master's hours may count) | Intake: Fall | Location: Bloomington, IN, United States
The PhD requires 90 credit hours, including 65 of coursework (35 in Comparative Literature): C501, C502, a pre-modern and a modern survey, and a proseminar. Students complete either two minors or one intensive minor, show reading proficiency in three foreign languages for qualifying exams, and write a dissertation.
Department of Comparative Literature (PhD and dual MA/MLS admissions page): admission is competitive and based on academic record, recommendation letters, academic writing and foreign-language and literary preparation. Required: application, statement of purpose (literary background, linguistic preparation, scholarly goals), transcripts from all institutions, at least three recommendation letters, and a writing sample of about 15-25 pages. GRE no longer required. TOEFL required for non-native English speakers. Applicants may hold an MA or apply directly from undergraduate study. Deadlines: admission with fellowship January 15 (domestic) and December 1 (international); admission only February 1.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Intake: Fall
Duration: 90 credit hours (up to 30 master's hours may count)
Apply through the official page: https://graduate.indiana.edu/apply/how-to-apply/index.html
Arts & Humanities
Indiana University Bloomington, United States
Arts & Humanities
Indiana University Bloomington, United States
Arts & Humanities
Indiana University Bloomington, United States
Arts & Humanities
Indiana University Bloomington, United States
Arts & Humanities
Indiana University Bloomington, United States
Arts & Humanities
Indiana University Bloomington, United States
Arts & Humanities
Indiana University Bloomington, United States
Arts & Humanities
Indiana University Bloomington, United States
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