Program Overview

Doctoral Study in Comparative Literature

Introduction

The University of Auckland offers a unique postgraduate programme in Comparative Literature, allowing students to study the literatures of two or more cultures in their original languages within a broad, comparative framework and research across different cultures and disciplines.

Why Study with Us?

As a doctoral candidate, you will benefit from financial support for research expenses, high-calibre supervision practices, and the networks and expertise of our world-class academic researchers.

Research Opportunities

We have expertise in a wide range of research areas, with particular strengths in cross-cultural encounter. You can pursue PhD research in areas such as:

• Comparative literature
• Comparative cultural studies
• Cross-cultural encounters
• Literatures of contact
• Literature and the other arts (theatre, film, performance)
• Language and literature
• Literary theory Solid PhD research proposals in other areas may also be considered.

Our People

Comparative Literature draws upon the expertise of staff in the School of Humanities and the Faculty of Arts and Education, including:

Classical Studies and Ancient History

• Dr Maxine Lewis

English

• Dr Rina Kim
• Professor Lisa Samuels

French

• Associate Professor Deborah Walker-Morrison
• Dr Trudy Agar
• Professor Tracy Adams

German

• Dr Nicole Perry
• Associate Professor Stephan Resch

Italian

• Professor Bernadette Luciano

Media, Film and Television

• Professor Laurence Simmons

Spanish

• Emeritus Professor Christine Arkinstall

Past Research Topics

Examples of past research topics include:

• "Houses and horror: A sociocultural study of Spanish and American women writers"
• "Toward a Latin American irony: English intertextuality and the transnational reception of Machado de Assis and Borges"

Scholarships and Awards

There are several scholarships you may be eligible for when you decide to pursue your PhD in Comparative Literature, including:

• University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarships

Doctoral Programmes

The University of Auckland offers the following doctoral programme:

• Doctor of Philosophy

Related Information

For more information about the programme, please note the following:

• The programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of comparative literature and its applications.
• Students will have the opportunity to work with renowned academics and researchers in the field.
• The programme is tailored to meet the needs of students with a strong background in literature and a desire to pursue advanced research.