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World Literature

Studying World Literature at DePauw

Regardless of culture, language or historical period, storytelling has consistently occupied a central role in the human experience. With a minor in world literature, you can explore the full breadth of global storytelling, learning how literature reflects and shapes the societies that produce it. Not only will you gain insight into the diversity of human life across time and place, but you will also cultivate skills of critical thinking and cross-cultural awareness that are crucial for success in writing, translating, editing, teaching, law, foreign affairs and a number of other high-impact careers.

Courses in world literature span numerous genres and cultural contexts, often intersecting with timely topics such as identity, colonialism, migration and social justice. When paired with abundant opportunities for off-campus study or student-faculty research, this minor can expand your horizons and give you a global perspective that perfectly complements your liberal arts education.

Areas of Study

Minor School Format Course Credits
World Literature College of Liberal Arts and Sciences On Campus 5 Courses
Minor

World Literature

Format

On Campus

Course Credits

5 Courses

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Graduate Outcomes and Careers

Careers held by DePauw Alumni

  • Lawyer
  • Librarian
  • Foreign Affairs practitioner
  • Teacher or professor
  • Publishing or editorial assistant
  • Author

Graduate schools DePauw students have attended

  • Brown University
  • Cambridge University
  • Columbia University
  • Harvard University
  • Indiana University
  • Northwestern University
  • Oxford University
  • Stanford University
  • Yale University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Small classes. Big ideas.

A life-changing experience.

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World Literature

Leveraging the resources of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the world literature minor at DePauw is an interdisciplinary program that integrates the expertise of multiple departments to develop the knowledge and skills needed to excel in a rapidly changing world.

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