Comparative Literature Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Comparative Literature
Comparative literature is the study of literature and other arts and media across cultural, historical, and disciplinary boundaries. Comparative literature also investigates the connection between literature and other ways of understanding the world and human experience, including philosophy, history, religious studies, cultural studies, and the social and natural sciences.
Students pursuing this degree path will have the opportunity to think in original and exciting ways about relationships among literatures, arts, cultures, and environments as well as make innovative connections among a diverse array of human arts and experiences.
It is common for Comparative Literature students to double major. Some common companionate majors include: English, a foreign language and literature, Fine Arts, Folklore, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Theatre and Drama. The Department of Comparative Literature prepares students for graduate programs in a wide variety of fields, such as teaching, library science, business, government, and law. Students will also be prepared for fellowships to conduct research, work in a field, or fund their education upon graduation.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
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John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Investigative
- Artistic
- Enterprising
Comparative Literature Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Analyze
- Research
Communication
- Listen
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Management or Leadership
- Manage Projects
- Coordinate
Creative
- Visualize
- Conceptualize
- Author or Compose
Career Guides
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