The Institute for Comparative Literature and Society promotes a global perspective in the study of literature, culture, and their social context. ICLS offers programs of study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Highlights
World Premiere of Mohammed Fairouz's Symphony No. 3 "Poems and Prayers"
February 16 at 8:00pm, Tickets on sale now Learn more »
INTERACT Postdoctoral Fellowship 2012-2013
Applications are being accepted through February 10, 2012 Learn more »
Introducing the Psychoanalytic Studies Program
The Psychoanalytic Studies Program (PSP) is a non-clinical non-degree program that deals with the theory, application, and history of psychoanalytic thought and practice across a broad range of disciplines. Learn more »
Special Programs
Learn about our Postdoctoral Fellowships, African Consortium, and Visiting Scholars Programs. Each program pushes students to delve deeper into their study of literature, culture, and social historical context. Learn more »
Become a part of the ICLS community
Students intending to seek admission to the major or concentration are encouraged to speak as soon as possible to the respective admissions office. Applications to the major for the Class of 2014 are due in January of 2012 Learn more »
Announcements
Events
A panel discussion with Jacqueline Rose, Sinan Antoon, Michael P. Steinberg, and Mohammed Fairouz... Read more »
Events
Alan Verskin and Vincent Barletta present as part of the Medieval Iberia, Modern Empire seminar series ... Read more »
News
The European crisis and the demise of liberal democracy... Read more »
News
ICLS graduate fellow, Ross Shields (German, ICLS, PSP) presenting at NYFLAG seminar... Read more »