Course Overview:
The BA in Comparative Literature explores global literary traditions, analyzing texts across cultures and languages. Students engage in critical theory, literary history, and diverse genres, honing skills in comparative analysis, interpretation, and cultural context. Ideal for those passionate about literature and cross-cultural studies.

Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)

Average Fees: INR 10,000 – INR 1,50,000 (varies depending on the institution)

Exams: University-specific entrance exams or national/state level exams such as CUET (Common University Entrance Test).

Syllabus: Semester-wise Breakdown

Semester 1:

• Introduction to Comparative Literature

• World Literature (Classical Texts)

• Indian Literature in Translation

• European Literature (Ancient to Medieval)

• Language Elective (English, French, etc.)

• Writing and Composition Skills

Semester 2:

• Comparative Poetics and Aesthetics

• Comparative Study of Epic and Drama

• Literature of the Americas

• African and Caribbean Literature

• Gender Studies in Literature

• Language Elective II

Semester 3:

• Modernism and Postmodernism in Literature

• Comparative Studies in Renaissance and Enlightenment

• Literary Theory and Criticism

• Asian Literature (Chinese, Japanese, etc.)

• Elective (Media Studies or Popular Culture)

• Research Methodology in Literary Studies

Semester 4:

• Comparative Studies in Poetry and Prose

• Postcolonial Literature

• Russian and East European Literature

• South Asian Diasporic Literature

• Cultural Studies in Literature

• Literary Translation: Theory and Practice

Semester 5:

• Globalization and Contemporary Literature

• Literature and Interdisciplinary Approaches (Philosophy, Sociology)

• Digital Humanities in Literature

• Comparative Study of Mythology

• Elective (Film and Literature or Theatre Studies)

• Research Paper I

Semester 6:

• World Literature in the 21st Century

• Literature and the Visual Arts

• Comparative Study of Autobiography and Memoir

• Literature of the Marginalized

• Elective (Environmental Literature or Science Fiction)

• Research Paper II and Viva Voce

Top 10 Institutions in India (Combined Ranking)

1. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

2. University of Delhi, New Delhi

3. Jadavpur University, Kolkata

4. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

5. English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad

6. University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

7. Pondicherry University, Puducherry

8. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh

9. University of Calcutta, Kolkata

10. Presidency University, Kolkata

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala

1. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

2. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

3. Calicut University, Malappuram

4. Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi

5. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

6. St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam

7. CMS College, Kottayam

8. Sacred Heart College, Kochi

9. Farook College, Kozhikode

10. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram