Program Highlights
Why Study Comparative Literature?
An Indispensable Asset
In our increasingly globalized world, Comparative Literary Studies is an excellent foundation to work in any field where critical thinking, strong writing skills and foreign language comprehension are required.
Video Testimonials - Comparative Literature Senior Seminar
Watch Comp Lit Seniors share about their Senior Theses
Hear from CLS seniors about their senior theses from Fall 2023!
Events
Nov
19
2026
"Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Synagogues and Jewish Life and Heritag...
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Evanston
The second talk of the series titled "Intertwined Worlds: Judaism and Islam in Historical Perspectives:" "Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Syn...
Jan
25
2027
"Translation in a Conflict Zone," with Yehuda Shenhav, Tel Aviv U...
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, Online
The third talk of the series titled "Intertwined Worlds: Judaism and Islam in Historical Perspectives:" "Translation in a Conflict Zone...
Feb
1
2027
"Jewish and Muslim Reflections on the Human Lifespan," with Jessi...
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Evanston
The fourth talk of the series titled "Intertwined Worlds: Judaism and Islam in Historical Perspectives:" "Jewish and Muslim Reflections...