General description

General and Comparative Literature involves investigating literature both in its uniqueness and in its diversity across languages, and the commonalities and differences that emerge. On the general literature side, those completing the study program have a basic knowledge of poetics and literary aesthetics. On the comparative literature side, they are able to analyze the relationships between texts in different languages (primarily German, French, and English) and literatures in dialogue with other arts and cultural manifestations and processes in the form of independent contributions to research. Besides analytical skills, the ability to do independent research includes presentation and communication skills.

Admission requirements

For general Informations on Application see: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application; More Informations in regulations and admission requirements of the program of study.

Branch of studies

Art history, Central Asian studies, Classical Philology, Communication and media studies, Comparative literature, East Asian studies, English languages and literatures, French language and literature, German language and literature, Ibero-Romance languages and literatures, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, Italian language and literature, Musicology, Nordic languages and literatures, Philosophy, Rhaeto-Romanic language and literature, Science of Religion, Slavonic languages and literatures, Social and Cultural Anthropology, South Asian Studies / Indian studies, Theatre, dance and film studies, Theology

ECTS credits

30 ECTS Credits

Language of instruction

German