Bachelor's in Comparative Literature and Culture

Yonsei University has a rich history of academic excellence and a strong commitment to innovation, making it a leading university in South Korea and the broader global academic community. Yonsei University offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs spanning various disciplines, including the arts, sciences, engineering, business, and social sciences. What sets Yonsei apart is its dedication to providing a well-rounded education that combines rigorous academic study with a strong emphasis on ethics and social responsibility. With a world-class faculty, cutting-edge research facilities, and a vibrant campus community, Yonsei University provides an environment where students can excel academically and engage in meaningful research and community service. Through its commitment to fostering global leaders with a deep sense of social awareness, Yonsei University prepares graduates to address the complex challenges of our interconnected world effectively.

The Comparative Literature and Culture (CLC) major integrates the study of diverse literary traditions with critical theory, film, and popular culture. Taught by faculty with a wide range of specializations including Asian, European and American literature, the CLC major is designed to whet the intellectual appetites of literature-loving students from various, international backgrounds. The CLC major is essentially interdisciplinary and offers students a flexible approach to understanding both historic and contemporary works. CLC courses analyze a vast array of classical and modern materials including classical Chinese poetry, Shakespearian drama, postcolonial novels, film noirs, Cold War culture, French poststructuralist theory, and the gender politics of K-pop.