We’re excited to offer a wide range of literature, art, and culture courses in Spring 2022. Please consider joining us online for one (or more!) of these classes–hope to see you soon! Course Listing… Continue Reading »
Demetrius Williams receives Teacher-Scholar Grant
Congratulations to Demetrius Williams, who received a Teacher-Scholar Grant from Calvin University to supplement his year-long sabbatical leave as he works toward completing a monograph entitled, “The Cross of Christ in African American Christian Religious Experience: Piety, Politics, and Protest.” (Lexington Books, … Continue Reading »
Dept. of French, Italian, and Comparative Literature signs multidepartmental resolution, 9/22/2021
The undersigned departments and programs express their strong support for students and staff of color and LGBTQ+ students and staff in light of the recently posted racist and homophobic video by a UWM student. We strongly support the efforts by … Continue Reading »
Momcilovic publishes “Music Video Gothic”
Congratulations to Dr. Drago Momcilovic, whose article “Music Video Gothic: Fragmentary Form at the Dawn of MTV” has been published by Gothic Studies!… Continue Reading »
Comparative Literature Summer and Fall Courses
Looking for an online course this summer? Check out COMPLIT 135, Experiencing Literature in the 21st Century: Apocalyptic Worlds, with Dr. Drago Momcilovic, online, June 14-July 24. No prerequisites, satisfies GER(HU) and the L&S International requirement. And don’t forget fall! … Continue Reading »
Now Accepting Applications for the 2021-2022 Roy Arthur Swanson Merit Scholarship
We are now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Roy Arthur Swanson Merit Scholarship in Comparative Literature! Applications are due on March 1, 2021. If you have a declared major or minor in Comparative Literature; a 3.5 GPA in your COMPLIT courses; … Continue Reading »
In Memory of Roy Arthur Swanson April 7, 1925 – December 15, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that the Comparative Literature Program shares news of the passing of Roy A Swanson, who was a professor of comparative literature at UWM from 1967-2003. Dr. Swanson was a beloved professor, an admired colleague, and … Continue Reading »
Collective Statement of Solidarity
Collective Statement of Solidarity In response to police violence against Black and Brown people in our city and nationwide and the recent murders of George Floyd, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor, Joel Acevedo, Ahmaud Arbery, and a painfully long list of others, we write in strong … Continue Reading »
Statement of Solidarity Against Anti-Asian Racism and Xenophobia
The Department of French, Italian, and Comparative Literature strongly endorses the Statement of Solidarity Against Anti-Asian Racism and Xenophobia by UWM’s Asian Faculty and Staff Association. We affirm our commitment to supporting and advocating for students, faculty, and staff of … Continue Reading »
Summer 2020 and Comparative Literature
Looking for a summer course? Dr. Drago Momcilovic will be offering COMPLIT 135, Experiencing Literature in the 21st Century: Monsters and Monstrosity online, June 22-August 15. It counts toward the Comparative Literature major and minor as well as Digital Arts … Continue Reading »