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Indiana University Bloomington
Overview
Indiana University Bloomington / Department of Comparative Literature is located in Bloomington, IN.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 2 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE 2 Foreign Languages Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
20
Applied
7
Accepted
3
Enrolled
Applying
55
Application Fee - Domestic
65
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | December 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Proficiency in 1 foreign language, 25-page writing sample, 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts, statement of purpose | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Proficiency in 2 foreign languages, 25-page writing sample, 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts, statement of purpose |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
32
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.13% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 62% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 3.13% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (40%)
Female (59%)
Faculty
36
Total faculty
Full-time - 12
Part-time - 24
Male (20)
Female (16)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Literary theory, translation, African studies, medieval studies, comparative arts, East-West literary relations |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Ballantine Hall 913A
1020 East Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
United States
1020 East Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
United States
Contact
Prof. Paul Losensky
Chairperson
Email: plosensk@indiana.edu
Phone: 812-855-8432
Fax: 812-855-2688
Chairperson
Email: plosensk@indiana.edu
Phone: 812-855-8432
Fax: 812-855-2688