Comparative Literature

The comparative literature major is a wide-ranging, multicultural, interdisciplinary program of studies in poetry, prose, drama, film and related arts. In addition to the courses offered by the department in comparative literature and literatures in foreign languages, the student is encouraged to take courses in English, history, philosophy, and visual and performing arts. One of the special aspects of the program is the emphasis on developing a practical and critical approach to texts. This may take the form of play production, seminars in translation of lyric poetry and drama, and supervised work in contemporary critical theory.

Related Careers:

Literary Magazines

Writing, Editing, Critic, Design / Layout

Publishing

Writing, Editing, Research

Film / Video Production Companies

Producer, Art Director

Theater

Performer, Scriptwriter, Production, Art Director

Education

Elementary, Secondary, University teaching

Additional fields to consider – Translator, Advertising, Archivist / Historian

What do Clark Comparative Lit majors do?

'82 alumna:

Executive Editor, Thomson / Wadsworth Publishing Co.

'01 alumna:

Buyer/Purchasing Management, Ross Stores

'82 alumna:

Documentary Filmmaker, Shand Productions

'92 alumna:

Speech-Language Pathologist, Rhode Island Hospital

'91 alumna:

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Organon Inc.

Links for Further Research:

American Comparative Literature Association

National Middle School Association

National Council of Teachers of English

Renaissance Society of America

Rhetoric Society of America

Western Literature Association

Educational Theatre Association