Career Opportunities for Majors in Comparative Literature
Introduction
Comparative Literature is an interdisciplinary program that examines literature as it shapes and is shaped by the world of science, economics, politics, and other cultural and historical forces. It focuses on literature across national and cultural boundaries in an effort to learn about its nature, function, and value. Students will also explore theory and cultural studies, as well as read literature in original languages and in translation.
Comparative Literature is versatile and helps develop skills useful anywhere. Graduates may go on to study literature in graduate school. With their rigorous training in research, critical thinking, and writing, students may instead seek admission to law school and other professional schools.
Additionally, many careers do not require a specific major, but are chosen on the basis of personal interests, skills, preferences, and ambitions. Thus graduates can also pursue careers in business, government, education, and nonprofit organizations. Regardless of career choices, increasing one's marketability to employers through internships, work experience, good grades, and involvement in college activities is important. A bachelor's degree is sufficient for many entry-level positions, but an advanced degree may be required for career opportunities in an area of specialization.
A Sample Of Related Occupations
Administrative Assistant
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Historical Society Specialist
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Politician
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Advertising Account Executive
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Human Resources Specialist
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Production Assistant
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Campaign Manager
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Journalist
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Public Relations Assistant
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Communications Specialist
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Lawyer
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Publicity Assistant
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Community Relations Specialist
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Legislative Assistant
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Researcher
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Copy Writer
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Librarian
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Sales Representative
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Corporate Trainer
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Lobbyist
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Special Events Coordinator
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Critic
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Management Trainee
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Teacher/Professor
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Customer Service Representative
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Media Buyer
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Volunteer Coordinator
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Editor/Writer
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Museum Curator
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Writer
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Editorial Assistant
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Nonprofit Administrator
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Educational Director
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Personnel Trainee
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Types of Employers
Private & Nonprofit Organizations |
Banks
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Hospitality Organizations
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Polictical Organizations
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Book/Magazine Publishers
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Insurance Companies
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Public Relations Firms
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Community Arts Centers
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Investment Firms
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Research Firms
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Educational Institutions
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Market research firms
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Retail Stores
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Film StudiosĀ
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Media (Radio, TV)
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Telecommunications Firms
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Foundations
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Museums
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Theaters
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Healthcare Facilities
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Newspapers/Magazines
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Government Agencies |
Agency for International Development
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Foreign Service
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Office of International Affairs
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Civil Rights Commission
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Legislative Affairs
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Peace Corps/AmeriCorps
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Consumer Affairs Office
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Library of CongressĀ
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Small Business Administration
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Cultural Affairs Agencies
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National Endowment for the Humanities
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Smithsonian Institution
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Department of Education
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National Institutes of Health
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Travel and Tourism Dept.
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Division of Youth & Family Services
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Office of Global Programs and Initiatives
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United Nations
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - First Jobs of Recent Graduates - Comparative Literature
Organization |
Job Title |
Novo Nordisk |
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Michigan State University |
Foreign Language And Literature Teachers, Postsecondary |
The Vilcek Foundation |
Administrative Services Managers |
Rootopedia |
Office Assistant And Editor |
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - Jobs of Experienced Alumni - Comparative Literature
Law Clerk |
Account Executive |
Barclays Bank |
Administrative Assistant |
Georgetown Univ. Hosp. |
Admissions Patient Financial Assoc. |
University of Arkansas (PhD) |
Assistant Professor |
Columbia Univ. (MA) |
Assoc. Director |
Baker & Friedman (JD) |
Attorney |
Humanities Institute, Univ. at Stony Brook (PhD) |
Director |
The Tech Law Advisor Newsletter |
Editor |
American Express Co. |
Freelance Worker |
Bates College Library (MLS) |
Humanities Reference Librarian |
>Lava Beds National Monument |
Interpretive Park Ranger |
>State of New Jersey (JD) |
Law Clerk |
>Markowitz & Zindler |
Paralegal |
>Wilfe & Silverman |
Paralegal |
>CIA (PhD) |
Political Analyst |
>Fair Oaks Hospital (MA) |
Programming Director |
>Vista Computer Center |
Purchasing Agent |
>St. John's Univ. (MLS) |
Reference Librarian |
>Solutions Integrator |
Senior Editor |
>Miami Dade Community College |
Teacher |
>Center for Educational Travel |
Unknown |
>Qual. Med. Plans for Health |
Unknown |
>U.S. Department of Justice |
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Graduate Schools Attended
Institution |
Degree |
Field |
Cornell University |
Africana Studies |
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University of Texas at Austin |
PhD |
Comparative Literature - Spanish & Portuguese |
Yale University |
Other |
Civil Rights Law |
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Additionally, you may:
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