Comparative Literature
What is Comparative Literature?
The Comparative Literature major at BYU allows students to study literature across various cultures and historical periods, developing critical thinking and writing skills. It offers flexibility to focus on individual interests and is ideal for careers in academia, writing, or translation.
Comparative Literature vs. other Majors
The Comparative Literature major at BYU allows students to study literature across various cultures and historical periods, developing critical thinking and writing skills. It offers flexibility to focus on individual interests and is ideal for careers in academia, writing, or translation
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The Comparative Literature major at BYU allows students to study literature across various cultures and historical periods, developing critical thinking and writing skills. It offers flexibility to focus on individual interests and is ideal for careers in academia, writing, or translation
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Learning Outcomes
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Foreign Language Proficiency
Demonstrate the ability to analyze a literary text in at least on language in addition to English.
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Literary Analysis and Writing
Use tools and methods of literary analysis central to the discipline of Comparative Literature to read, analyze, and interpret literary texts closely and critically and in the original language and to communicate that analysis through clear and persuasive writing.
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Literary History and Traditions
Understand the main points of Western literary history, including the role of Classical Greek and Roman literature, and have some knowledge of Asian literature. Be familiar with two literary traditions well enough to complete coursework and a reading list with your faculty adviser's guidance.
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Researching Problems in Literary Studies
Identify and research a problem in literary study by gaining an understanding of the state of knowledge surrounding the issue analyzing the primary and secondary sources relevant to it and formulating and following a method appropriate to the problem.
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