The University of California-Riverside's Department of Comparative Literature and Languages offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary approach to studying literature and languages across global cultures and historical periods. Students delve into the rich tapestry of world storytelling, engaging with critical theory and developing strong analytical skills. The program emphasizes reading texts in their original languages and explores connections between literature and fields like history, philosophy, and art. Offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, the department fosters intellectual exchange and cultural understanding. Unique offerings include instruction in the indigenous Cahuilla language, reflecting a commitment to linguistic diversity and community connection. Research spans diverse areas from world literature and critical theory to digital humanities and decolonial thought.
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The University of California, Riverside (UCR or UC Riverside) is a public land-grant research university in Riverside, California. It is one of the ten campuses of the University of California system. The main campus sits on 1,900 acres (769 ha) in a suburban district of Riverside with a branch campus of 20 acres (8 ha) in Palm Desert.
