Comparative Literature & Translation Studies

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Comparative Literature & Translation Studies

Spring '22 Program Planning Meeting

Tuesday, April 19th
12:00-1:00pm
Milstein LL018 and by Zoom

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Spring 2022 Course Schedule

Trees of Knowledge - New Course!

Spring 2022 Schedule

Celebrating Barnard Authors: Nancy Worman

Congratulations to Professor Nancy Worman on winning the Classics category of the Association of American Publishers (AAP) 2022 PROSE Awards for her new book, Tragic Bodies: Edges of the Human in Greek Drama.

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Celebrating Barnard Authors: Emily Sun

View the recording of the panel discussion event of Professor Emily Sun's New Book!

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What is Comparative Literature?

Comparative literature is dedicated to the study of literature in an international and interdisciplinary context. Majors read widely across periods, genres, and national traditions. They study literature and culture from various parts of the world to develop knowledge and critical understanding of how cultures differ from as well as connect and interact with one another through the medium of artistic expression.

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