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We study literary and cultural representation across linguistic and national boundaries.
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We approach literary and cultural study with a keen awareness of critical theory.
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Literature is news that stays news.
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Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life.
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The purpose of literature is to turn blood into ink.
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Our lives are all different and yet the same.
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Events

Maria Pape's dissertation defense, January 28, 2021

Maria Pape's dissertation defense

News

Lynn Festa, Rutgers U and Comp Lit grad, wins MLA Lowell Prize

December 17, 2020

Lynn Festa, Rutgers U and Comp Lit grad, wins MLA Lowell Prize

Sari (Noya) Kawana, Comp Lit grad, passed away October 29, 2020

November 16, 2020

Sari (Noya) Kawana passed away.

Melissa E. Sanchez and Corinne Low’s Open Hearts Initiative wins 2020 Compassionate Community Award

October 01, 2020

Melissa Sanchez and Corrine Low
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