Overview

The Comparative Literature program at Reed College involve analyses of the relationships between literature and other artistic media, studies of genre, or reflections on different kinds of reading and interpretation. It may also take the form of interdisciplinary research grounded in connections between literary studies and other disciplines in the humanities or the social sciences.

Outcomes

By the middle of the sophomore year, each Comparative Literature major will develop an individual plan of coursework in consultation with a member of the faculty committee overseeing the program.

The student may select a group of eight classes in the Division of Literature and Languages that facilitate the study of a particular theoretical or historical problem

The student may design an interdisciplinary track that includes at least six literature courses in the Division of Literature and Languages (two of these literature courses must be at the 300-level or higher in a language other than English) and three or more courses in an allied field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Literature
History of Rhetoric and Literary Theory
The History of the Novel
City, Space, Memory
Critical Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, 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

Common Application
Reed Writing Supplement
Self-reported SAT or ACT scores if available (neither will be used in our evaluation)
School Report (completed by your counselor; this form is available through the Common Application)
Counselor recommendation
Official high school transcripts
Official college transcripts (for any college you have attended, whether or not you want credit for those courses at Reed)
Two Teacher Evaluations (from two different academic disciplines; must be different from the counselor recommendation, as well)
Early Decision Agreement (ED I and ED II applicants only, must be signed by the applicant, parent/guardian, and high school counselor)

Tuition Fees

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71460 USD / year

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Out-of-State

71460 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

71460 USD / year

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Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 USD / month

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Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Portland

Funding

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