Overview

Because cultural practices are not static but continually changing, the comparative approach is sensitive not only to historical context, but also to how cultural forms adapt to new conditions.

Analysis of Comparative Literature and Culture Program at Brandeis University differences, diversities, and similarities will promote a greater knowledge of the rapidly changing globe we inhabit, and also deepen students' critical understanding of their own cultures.

Why Brandeis?

At Brandeis, the comparative literature major emphasizes a way of approaching literature, rather than a specific body of knowledge about literature. The program is highly interdisciplinary, which allows you to explore a wide variety of interests. Faculty are constantly shaping their curriculum to fit the interests and needs of the changing student body and encourage your input at all levels of program planning.

Introduction to Global Literature, the program's core course, introduces you to the diversity of approaches possible within the field. Uniquely, the course focuses on acquiring the research and writing skills specific to the comparative study of literature.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Latin American Literature and Culture
Don Quijote
Studies in Latin American Literature
Literatures of Global English
Knowledge and Power

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waltham, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Literature View 1019 other Bachelors in Literature in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Common Application.
$80 application fee (or fee waiver).
Official copies of all high school transcripts and/or GED certificate and/or marks from any externally graded national exams.
A school report and a letter of recommendation from a secondary school official.
High School Senior Grades: Send your senior midyear grades as soon as they become available. We understand this may not be until late January or early February for some students, though we encourage you to send them as soon as possible. For Early Decision applicants, submit first marking period grades, which may be first quarter or first trimester grades.
A letter of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

69934 USD / year

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Out-of-State

69934 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

69934 USD / year

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Living costs

Waltham

United States

1515 - 3136 USD / month

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