Students in the Department of Comparative Literature have numerous opportunities to extend their studies beyond the classroom through meaningful, hands-on experiences that deepen both intellectual and professional development. Internships, study abroad programs, and project-based learning allow students to engage directly with global cultures, languages, and media in real-world contexts, bringing the interpretive and analytical skills of the discipline into practice.
These experiential opportunities are closely integrated with the department’s emphasis on critical thinking, translation across contexts, and engagement with diverse forms of expression. As a result, students leave the program not only with a strong academic foundation but also with practical skills and experiences that prepare them for a wide range of career paths.
Apply Your Skills
Whether working with cultural institutions, publishing outlets, nonprofits, or media organizations, students gain valuable experience in research, writing, communication, and cross-cultural analysis. Internships provide the opportunity to practice your skills in a real-world environment while gaining work experience that will give you a competitive edge in the job market. Students can also participate in the Nomad Mentorship Program, which offers undergraduates from all majors the opportunity to develop their skills in research, writing, and conference presentation as they work toward publication of an article in the journal of the same name.
Get Involved in Research
Whether working with cultural institutions, publishing outlets, nonprofits, or media organizations, students gain valuable experience in research, writing, communication, and cross-cultural analysis.Engaging in research is an integral part of your student experience at the University of Oregon. Find opportunities for participating in faculty-led research and presenting or publishing your academic or creative work.
Travel and Study Around the World
Enhance your academic experience, develop new skills, and complement your comparative literature major by studying language and culture in another part of the world. Study abroad programs enrich learning by immersing students in new linguistic and cultural environments, strengthening global awareness and cultural fluency—core strengths of comparative literary study
Find Your People
The UO campus is home to more than 300 student groups you can join. Look for a club that sparks your interest—or start your own!