Comparative Literature
Supported Degree Objectives
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Non Degree
Required Supporting Documents
- Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Personal History Statement
- Writing Sample
- Scholarly literature and culture studies essay, no more than 20 pages
- Digital Portfolio (TA applicants only)
- A five minute audio recording introducing yourself in both English and a foreign language. Recording can be emailed to program contact.
- Resume
English Proficiency Requirements
- This program accepts the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars basic requirements as described on the English Proficiency Requirements page.
Master's Degree Program Requirements
- Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
- 3.5 or equivalent in the language, linguistics, or literature (A=4.0)
- 3.0 or equivalent average, overall (A=4.0)
- Academic Preparation Background in the proposed area of study
Doctoral Degree Program Requirements
- Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
- 3.5 or equivalent in the language, linguistics, or literature (A=4.0)
- 3.0 or equivalent average, overall (A=4.0)
- Master's Degree Completion:
- Required, in a pertinent discipline from another credited graduate school and whose likelihood of achieving success in pursuit of their PhD studies is verified by their references.
Application Deadlines
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Fall Spring Summer December 12 Special Cases Only No Entry
Program Contact Information
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Name Tatiana Elistratova Phone 765-496-2817 Email telistra@purdue.edu Web Program Website Address Graduate Studies Program
Comparative Literature Program
Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education, Room 1289
100 N. University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098
USA
Additional Information
- Current master's students wishing to move to a doctoral degree program in this same graduate program will not be required to submit a new application.
- In case of questions, contact Beate I. Allert, Professor & Director of the Comparative Literature Program, allert@purdue.edu.
