Media history and theory
World Literature
Multilingualism
Philosophy and literature
North-South relations

Areas of Study

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A message from the chair \ Jeffrey Schnapp

Reflecting the ongoing paradigm shift of comparative studies from an almost exclusive focus on Western European traditions to a newly global awareness, our faculty ranks have expanded in recent years to encompass a world-wide range of languages and cultures.

The poetics (or songmaking) of Sappho will be studied from a wide variety of perspectives, suited to the interests of the students enrolled.

Note: For those taking the course as COMPLIT 235, there are no particular language requirements. The emphasis for students, in this case, is to engage creatively with Sappho’s songmaking in a variety of English translations, or to compare with other poetry or songs (composed in whatever language). Students are free to bring into the educational experience a pursuit of their personal interests. For graduate students taking the course as CLASPHIL 235, research will involve reading the original texts in Greek, and comparing texts of other classical Greek and Latin poets like Euripides and Catullus.

Interested in Concentrating in Comparative Literature?

Check out our Prospective Concentrators and Peer Advisors
pages for more information.

Contact our Director of Undergraduate Studies,
Dr. Sandra Naddaff.

Currently the Ernest Bernbaum Professor of Literature and Chair of the Department of Comparative Literature at Harvard University, David Damrosch began his career in the study of a much earlier…

Positions open

Title

No ladder faculty searches are currently underway.

School

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department

Comparative Literature

Position Description

The Department of Comparative Literature has recently completed two tenure-track searches during the academic year 2023-2024: one in Translation Studies, the other in Media History and Archeology. No searches are anticipated for 2024-2025.

Areas of Study