Comparative Literature
专业详情
UCLA’s Department of Comparative Literature offers both inspiring coursework and the chance to build an exciting, yet practical B.A. or minor. Students’ studies evolve beyond a single language or tradition. Working towards that goal, the faculty of Comparative Literature offer a flexible, multicultural, and interdisciplinary general education; this means students can take courses in numerous departments. In the same way, the CL major is designed for undergraduates who wish to investigate both literature and language (from at least two different national traditions) within cultural, socioeconomic, historical, or political contexts. Students acquire the skills to approach the arts and global culture from a range of perspectives:
- Psychological
- Philosophical
- Economic
- Technological
Cultural differences and similarities both come to light – in the middle of a city, Los Angeles, that is home to more than two hundred languages.
MAJORS AND MINORS
The Comparative Literature program offer a major and minor as well as a Departmental Honors Program for those who wish to further enhance their training in the field.
DIVERSITY EXPLORED THROUGH GLOBAL LITERATURE AND CULTURES
UCLA is passionately committed to issues of diversity and an inclusive environment for everyone on campus. In that spirit, Comparative Literature is a discipline that mirrors some core beliefs of the university regarding diversity. For example: “We value differences as well as commonalities and promote respect in personal interactions.” Or, elsewhere: “We are committed to ensuring freedom of expression and dialogue, in a respectful and civil manner, on the spectrum of views held by our varied and diverse campus communities.” Comparative Literature concerns itself with diverse literatures and cultures worldwide, both in harmony and conflict with one another.
OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY HERE AND AFAR
In a word, the UCLA Department of Comparative Literature guarantees an introduction to storytelling in transnational or global settings, such that individual study and research together interweave with other disciplines – far beyond the Humanities. Not only do students have access to the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP), with opportunities in 42 countries, the department also encourages students to incorporate study abroad into their academic programs. This builds an expertise that works directly towards an equally wide choice of careers.
TRAINING FOR FUTURE CAREERS
Comparative Literature, more than any other degree, allows students an opportunity to understand the beliefs and values of multiple cultures– as they interact in an increasingly networked world. UCLA is home to a cutting-edge Career Center, so that students may link their studies to a future workplace in a timely and confident manner. Comparative Literature offers expertise in the traditions of many past cultures, together with an ability to engage with them in the future.
WI+RE (WRITING INSTRUCTION + RESEARCH EDUCATION)
WI+RE (Writing Instruction + Research Education) is a UCLA community focused on helping all learners succeed in their writing and research projects.
We support the research and learning mission of the university by providing online access to a systematic foundation of research, writing and information literacy skills. As learners ourselves, we stay current on shifts in the information landscape, and create and provide opportunities for learners to get involved with a variety of methods and technologies used in research and research production, especially through the instructional process/learning process. Our resources are designed to empower learners with practical skills and information necessary to excel at UCLA and beyond.
In order to achieve these goals, we work together to:
- Develop and continually improve a toolbox of open-access online learning modules that can be used by instructors and students
- Seek new ways to assist learners with the transitions from high school to community college, and community college to University
- Communicate the range of research and writing opportunities on campus
- Provide varied departments with the resources to teach foundational research, reading, and writing skills
- Enable learners to deliver evidence of their learning to a variety of audiences
- Foster inclusive excellence, with a focus on addressing the core and hidden challenges in research, reading, and writing tasks