Program Overview

Comparative Approaches to the Literatures of Africa, the Middle East, and the Global South (Advanced Certificate)

Program Description

The Advanced Certificate in Comparative Approaches to the Literatures of Africa, the Middle East, and the Global South (CALAMEGS) offers a unique avenue for students wishing to study, in a systematic comparative way, the literatures of Africa, the Middle East, and Global South. Drawing on multiple courses offered by full-time faculty in literature and area studies departments at NYU, it gives theoretical and methodological direction through a mandatory introductory seminar.

Admissions

All applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) are required to submit the general application requirements, which include:

• Academic Transcripts
• Test Scores (if required)
• Applicant Statements
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• Letters of Recommendation, and
• A non-refundable application fee.

Program Requirements

The required introductory seminar is Comparative Approaches to the Literatures of Africa, the Middle East, and the Global South, COLIT-GA 2511 (4 credits). Students must also complete two courses (8 credits) of Comparative Literature electives and two courses (8 credits) of general electives, for a total of 20 credits, to complete the Advanced Certificate. The Comparative Literature electives and general electives must be approved by the directors of the program.

Course List

• Required Course:
  • COLIT-GA 2511: Comparative Approaches to the Literatures of Africa, the Middle East, Global South (4 credits)
• Electives:
  • Comparative Literature Electives (8 credits)
  • General Electives (8 credits)
• Total Credits: 20

Sample Plan of Study

• 1st Semester/Term:
  • COLIT-GA 2511: Comparative Approaches to the Literatures of Africa, the Middle East, Global South (4 credits)
  • Comparative Literature Elective (4 credits)
  • Credits: 8
• 2nd Semester/Term:
  • Comparative Literature Elective (4 credits)
  • General Elective (4 credits)
  • Credits: 8
• 3rd Semester/Term:
  • General Elective (4 credits)
  • Credits: 4
• Total Credits: 20

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:

1. Reinforce the broader disciplinary parameters and methodology of the Department of Comparative Literature.
2. Provide accreditation that qualifies certificate-holders to apply for university faculty positions in a broader range of fields and disciplines.
3. Support the production of knowledge on the Global South through Certificate-holders' scholarship in dissertations and peer-reviewed publications.

Policies

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• Graduate School of Arts and Science Policies: Academic Policies for the Graduate School of Arts and Science can be found on the Academic Policies page.