Department of Comparative Literature
Constituent Department of Central University of Kerala, Vidyanagar
About Department of Comparative Literature
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department of Comparative Literature (DCL) was established on 12 October 2009 under the School of Languages and Comparative Literature. It was the first department to be established in the Central University of Kerala (CUK). Keeping in line with CUK’s interdisciplinary vision, DCL started by offering MA (English & Comparative Literature) to its first batch of 12 students. It has a unique syllabus and it uses advanced teaching and evaluation methods to enable its students appear for NET (UGC) both in English and in Comparative Literature. It also offers an integrated MPhil/PhD programme in Comparative Literature. Intensive coursework, regular seminars and frequent presentations are regular features of DCL programmes. DCL provides students with facilities like smart classrooms and fully digitalized language lab. DCL’s Film Club, Literary Club and Research Forum give the students avenues for co-curricular activities. A bouquet of diverse elective courses and national and international visiting faculty help students master a variety of interdisciplinary subjects. At present, DCL has five regular faculty members.
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
MA
MPhil
PhD
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Common queries about Department of Comparative Literature
Where is the Department of Comparative Literature located?
The Department of Comparative Literature is an academic teaching department of Central University of Kerala, Vidyanagar, located in Vidyanagar, Kerala, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Comparative Literature are conducted as per Central University of Kerala, Vidyanagar guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Comparative Literature?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Central University of Kerala, Vidyanagar.