The Department of English and Comparative Literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, situated in Chapel Hill, NC, provides a dynamic academic home for studying literature and its intersections with culture and history across diverse global traditions. Students engage deeply with texts, developing essential skills in critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and effective communication. The department cultivates a supportive and intellectually stimulating community, featuring distinguished faculty whose broad research interests enhance learning for undergraduates and graduates alike. This environment encourages insightful exploration of the written word and prepares students for a wide array of future endeavors.
View English and Comparative Literature
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC, UNC-Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Chapel Hill, or simply Carolina) is a public research university in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is the flagship of the University of North Carolina system and is considered to be one of the "Public Ivies". After being chartered in 1789, the university first began enrolling students in 1795, making it one of the oldest public universities in the United States.
