Comparative Literature Umea University

Overview

This Comparative Literature programme offered by Umea University focuses on the critical study of literature through comparative perspectives, examining literary works, traditions, theories, and methodologies across cultures and historical periods. It supports research in comparative literature and, alternatively, literature didactics, exploring the relationships between texts, interpretation, education, and society.

Key Facts

The academic environment combines specialised coursework with independent thesis research. Training enables the ability to apply literary theories and methods critically, analyse complex literary phenomena, contribute original scholarship, and engage with ethical, reflexive, and sustainability-related dimensions of research within national and international scholarly contexts.