Overview
About the program
Graduate study in Comparative Literature should not be confused with the study of world literature in translation. Students are urged to read widely. Some reading in translation is necessary, but stress is placed on the reading of texts in the original.
Instead of attempting to survey vast areas of literature, the student strives for excellence in his or her principal language(s), in methodology, and in selected areas of literature.
The goal of the comparatist is multi-lingual study, with a high proficiency in at least one foreign language. Clearly, students who choose to major in Comparative Literature at the University of South Carolina should have both an aptitude for languages and a deep interest in literary study.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Comparative Literature
- Classics of Western Literary Theory
- Modern Literary Theory
- Topics in Contemporary Literary Theory
- The Teaching of Foreign Languages in College
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 120 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- Fall Preferred Submission Date: January 1
- Fall Deadline: June 1
Language
Credits
- 60 graduate credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree or 30 beyond the master’s
Delivered
Disciplines
Literature View 117 other PhDs in Literature in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent)
Required Documents
- Official Transcripts
- Official GRE Scores
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Sample
- Personal Statement
- Upload an audio MP3 file of 3 minutes speaking unscripted language in the language relevant for the degree
Tuition Fee
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International
29760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 120 months. -
National
29760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 120 months. -
In-State
13734 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6867 USD per semester during 120 months.
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Scholarships Information
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