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Comparative Literature Objectives Comparative Literature is the study of literature and culture across national and linguistic boundaries with emphasis placed on the comparison of literary texts. The program offers the student an opportunity to combine an interest in a particular foreign literature and literature in general with studies in theory, film, folklore, artistic expression, and literary criticism. The common text in all courses is in English. The comparative literature faculty is drawn from departments of language and literature across the University. All students are welcome to enroll in any course in the program, unless prerequisites are stipulated.