The Department of Comparative Literature at the University of Michigan is one of the oldest and best established centers for the study of comparative literature in the country. In existence  since 1937, our program has become a magnet for innovative research and teaching, in graduate and undergraduate courses that encourage interdisciplinary and multilingual perspectives on literature and culture. The interests of our faculty and students encompass the most innovative areas of study in the humanities today. We hope you will find everything you want to know about us. Please contact us if you have additional questions regarding our programs.

Year of Anachronism 2011-2012

Our department is pleased to sponsor a series of theme years, reaching out to other units across campus to engage in interdisciplinary dialogue.  We coordinate special events, and invite proposals for courses and other events related to our theme. Year of Anachronism 2011-2012.

Announcing Canon Translation Review January 2011

Comparative Literature
June 23, 2011

In January 2011 the Comparative Literature Undergraduate Association launched the first issue of CANON TRANSLATION REVIEW, a new on-line translation magazine featuring work by students at the University of Michigan. Take a look here!