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BA Comparative Literature at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

Learn about the world through literature Comparative literature brings an international and intercultural perspective to bear on the study of literary themes, forms, movements and relations, as well as the interrelations between different national literatures and other disciplines. The Comparative Literature Program provides students the opportunity to design a course of study allowing specialization in two or more literatures.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Literature (novels, short stories, poetry, drama), Cultural Studies, Folklore, Literary Criticism, Film.

Career pathways

Career options: Professor of Language or Literature, Research Librarian, Journalist, Public Relations Specialist, Writer, Language Teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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