International and Comparative Literary Studies Program

ICLS is a vibrant and innovative interdisciplinary program in the School of Languages and Cultures. Our rich and diverse program guarantees that study in ICLS will both be personally rewarding and prepare future graduates for a range of possible career paths.

In a globalised, diverse and highly mobile world, crosscultural and interdisciplinary education and knowledge are essential requirements for those wishing to become active participants in the life of the future global community. A literary education in particular provides important cultural insights, as literature both reflects and shapes a society's cultural and intellectual life.