Overview

Comparative literature differs from other approaches to literature in that it prepares students to focus on the comparative study of national literatures. In particular, students receive training in at least two of these literatures in the original language along with comparative methodology.

The Bachelor in Comparative Literature at Middlebury College offers a core course on world literature, cross-lists several literature and culture courses with other departments and programs, and encourages students to consider the many Middlebury courses on English-language literature and on world literature in the original languages and in English translation.

Graduating Comparative Literature majors will gain:

the ability to critically and analytically engage with texts across linguistic and cultural borders.
demonstrated advanced skills in at least one non-native language and intermediate skills in another.
demonstrated ability in written and oral comparative analysis close to the graduate level.
familiarity with a variety of target cultures and literatures within the chosen foci of the individual student.
knowledge of current comparative methodologies as well as relevant cultural and critical theories.
knowledge of the relationships of literatures to the arts and sciences in a liberal arts context.
the ability to engage in intercultural communication.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Literature
The Experience of Tragedy
Adventures in Literary Romance
Greek and Roman Epic Poetry
Greek and Roman Comedy
Science Fiction Global Context
Contemporary Lit. Theory
Arabia: A Literary Approach
The Arabic Novel
Myth & Contemporary Experience
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Literature Mystical Experience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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109

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7.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middlebury, United States

Disciplines

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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

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109

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General requirements

Middlebury admissions requires an application essay. You’ll find possible essay prompts on the Common Application website. The Middlebury application does not require a supplemental essay.
Allow ample time for teachers to complete their recommendations online by the deadline.
Your counselor will complete the form online and return it to Middlebury with your 9th–11th grade transcripts.
If our nonrefundable $75 application fee presents a barrier for you, we encourage you to apply using a fee waiver.
Middlebury accepts a number of English proficiency tests for students whose first language is not English or whose secondary education has been at a school where English is not the primary language of instruction.
If you choose to submit standardized test scores, please request that testing services or your guidance department submit scores directly to Middlebury College.
You will be able to upload additional materials directly to your student portal.

Tuition Fees

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70120 USD / year

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70120 USD / year

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70120 USD / year

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Living costs

Middlebury

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1133 - 1686 USD / month

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