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About the Department
At Hofstra University, the Department of Comparative Literature, Languages, and Linguistics explores the connections between world literatures, languages, and cultures. By studying texts and traditions across cultures, you gain an interdisciplinary foundation of knowledge that enriches your academic journey.
Our programs offer flexibility and depth, making it easy to pair a major in Comparative Literature, Languages, and Linguistics with another field of study in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or in one of Hofstra’s other schools.
In our program, you will strengthen essential skills in reading, writing, and speaking. These abilities not only prepare you for success in a wide range of careers but also enrich your personal and professional life.
Faculty
Meet the faculty of the Department of Comparative Literature, Languages, and Linguistics, a diverse group of scholars and educators whose teaching and research span languages, cultures, literary traditions, and linguistics. Explore faculty expertise, academic interests, and contributions that support interdisciplinary learning and global perspectives across the humanities.
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Degrees & Programs
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES & PROGRAMS
BA in Asian Studies BA in Chinese BA in Comparative Literature and Languages BA in German BA in Japanese BA in Linguistics BA in Russian and Post-Soviet StudiesContact Us
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322 Calkins Hall
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Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Student AdvisING
John Krapp
Associate Professor of Comparative Literature
312C Calkins Hall
Department Chair
John Krapp
Associate Professor of Comparative Literature
312C Calkins Hall
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Study languages and literature from around the world to deepen understanding, bridge cultures, and expand perspectives.