Overview

Comparative Literary Traditions students at University of Dallas learn to interpret and evaluate literary and cultural products from multiple origins and in languages other than their own. They are trained to present persuasive arguments, to master and use different theoretical and methodological tools, and to engage in dialog with scholarly voices both within the field of Comparative Literature and in other modern (and classical) language fields.

CLT students undertake substantial writing and original research projects in multiple linguistic traditions in preparation for careers both within the academy and beyond.

What is Comparative Literature?

Comparative Literature is dedicated to the study of literature in the broadest possible framework interlinguistic, intercultural, and interdisciplinary. Defined broadly, it is the study of "literature without walls." So its about making comparisons and connections between all sorts of literary and cultural realms. It is the study of literature

across national borders and national languages
across time periods
across genres
across boundaries between literature and the other arts (music, painting, architecture, dance, film, etc.)
across disciplines: literature and psychology, philosophy, science, history, politics, etc.

Why study Comparative Literature?

You will enjoy studying comparative literature if you:

enjoy reading

like to question what you read and experience

are interested in other languages, cultures, and ways of thinking

prefer a program of study that allows you a maximum amount of flexibility and independence

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Tradition
American Civilization
Understanding The Bible
Western Civilization
The Human Person
French, German, Italian, or Spanish Literary Traditions Course

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dallas, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

The online Common Application, including the essay. (You may also use ApplyTexas.)
Counselor recommendation (via the Common Application).
University of Dallas Member Questions (via the Common Application).
Official transcripts (with certified English translations), showing all secondary and post-secondary courses and grades.
Submit national examination results and/or official notification of successful school completion.
For students from non-English speaking countries send your official results of the TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English exam or your official ACT and/or SAT score reports
If you have taken college or university courses during high school, have an official copy of your final transcript forwarded directly to the University of Dallas.
Submit your $50 application fee or an official fee waiver form. If completing an online application, you may submit payment electronically.
Submit a copy of your passport (if available).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52650 USD / year

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52650 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

52650 USD / year

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Living costs

Dallas

United States

1140 - 1925 USD / month

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What is Comparative Literature?

Why study Comparative Literature?

Programme Structure

Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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