PGDip in Comparative Literature
Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #322 =
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PGDip in Comparative Literature is a postgraduate diploma in Literature programme taught at York University in Toronto, Canada.
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Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Literature
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Program details
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Comparative Literature provides official accreditation of the comparative, multilingual, cross-cultural nature of a student's graduate training at York University and is available on a concurrent or stand-alone basis to students in relevant graduate programs. Candidates complete a three-credit seminar, Comparative and World Literature Seminar: History and Practice, one course in cultural theory, and either three research papers with comparative cultural content or a major thesis or dissertation, together with a supervised capstone research paper. Diploma holders must demonstrate academic competence in two languages other than English, and study abroad for at least one semester in a non-English-speaking country is recommended, though not required. The diploma is designed to develop and reinforce professional skills that prepare graduates for a global, multilingual job market.
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About York University
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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1959
Students: 53,500
QS rank: #322 =
Programs: 328
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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