MA (Hons) Comparative Literature/History
Course Overview
This joint honors course offers a unique exploration of human expression and experience by combining the global perspective of Comparative Literature with the deep contextual understanding of History. You will analyze literary texts across cultures, languages, and time periods while investigating the political, social, and cultural forces that shaped them. This interdisciplinary approach provides a powerful framework for understanding the interconnectedness of artistic works and their historical moments.
Key Program Highlights
- Study literature across national, cultural, and linguistic boundaries
- Analyze historical change and continuity in political, social, and cultural contexts
- Gain interdisciplinary skills in critical analysis, research, and writing
- Option to combine studies with a modern language
- Engage with the Centre for Gender History and its external partnerships
Course Overview
This joint honors course offers a unique exploration of human expression and experience by combining the global perspective of Comparative Literature with the deep contextual understanding of History. You will analyze literary texts across cultures, languages, and time periods while investigating the political, social, and cultural forces that shaped them. This interdisciplinary approach provides a powerful framework for understanding the interconnectedness of artistic works and their historical moments.
Key Program Highlights
- Study literature across national, cultural, and linguistic boundaries
- Analyze historical change and continuity in political, social, and cultural contexts
- Gain interdisciplinary skills in critical analysis, research, and writing
- Option to combine studies with a modern language
- Engage with the Centre for Gender History and its external partnerships
