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 Comparative Literature
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SchoolWestern University - School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
LocationLondon, ON, Canada
School TypeGraduate School
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 25,991
Full-time Graduate: 3,869
DegreeDoctorate
Honours
Co-op
Length4 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*80%
Prerequisites
Prerequisites NotesAn M.A. with a minimum average of A- (80), normally in Comparative Literature or a national literature Proficiency in two languages in addition to English, at a level sufficient to do graduate-level work on texts in those languages
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DescriptionWestern’s program in Comparative Literature has recognized strengths in various literatures (especially – but not limited to – American, Canadian, Classical, English, French & Francophone, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian and Spanish). What distinguishes it from similar programs across the country (Toronto, Alberta, Montreal...) is the insistent focus on critical theory, postcolonial literature, East-West cultural relationships and inter-media studies (particularly visual art and film). Many of those teaching in the program are well established scholars of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and 18-20th-century cultures. While our Ph.D. candidates are usually employed as Teaching Assistants, some of them may be asked to offer courses of their own design in Western’s undergraduate Comparative Literature and Culture program.
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