Comparative Literature
Exploring the Major
Students in Comparative Literature acquire a thorough knowledge of another language. Students have the chance to create and complete a reading list of texts in that language. Students can expect to gain tools of literary analysis to read, analyze, and interpret literary texts closely and critically. Students will also learn to communicate that analysis through clear and persuasive writing.
Course Catalog
Comparative Literature Department Contacts
- Academic and Professional Development Manager: Cielle Davis
- Section Head: Matt Ancell
- Internship Coordinator: Lisa Johnson
- Comparative Arts and Letters Department: Comparative Arts and Letters
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Competencies and Careers
Competencies Developed in the Program
Students in the Comparative Literature program can expect to develop strong competencies:
- Communication
- Information Literacy
- Cultural Navigation
Want to know more about these professional competencies? Career Readiness.
Common Career Fields
Comparative Literature students can use their degree to pursue careers in many fields!
Some of those include: Law, Libraries and Archives, Editing, Education/Academia, Administration, and Translation.
Jobs in these career fields:
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Meet with your advisor!
Would you like to know more about the program to see if it’s a good fit for your goals? Would you like to know more about your career options? Do you have a career option in mind but you’d like resources to help you chart a path toward that goal? Come meet with your Academic and Professional Development Manager, Cielle Davis!
Contact the Liberal Arts Advisement Center to set up an appointment!
How to Add the Major
This is an open enrollment program! Simply submit a major change request on your Progress Report to get started in the major.
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FAQ's
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Toggle ItemWhich minors do Comparative Literature students usually have?
Comparative Literature pairs well with many minors! Depending on your career goals, you might choose: Digital Humanities, a second language, Statistics, Business, Global Women’s Studies, Biology, or Legal Studies. You can check out all of the minors BYU offers in the BYU Catalog.
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Toggle ItemWhat if I want to double major in Comparative Literature and another program?
You can petition to double major. Learn about the process here.