Comparative literature in Iran: with/without parentheses?

Editor-in-Chief Lecture

Author

Professor of Comparative Literature,,Department of Foreign Languages, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran and Editor-in-Chief

Abstract

How did comparative literature emerge in Iran? What is the mission of comparative literature in Iran? Where do we stand in the realm of comparative literature in today's world? Has comparative literature research in Iran been based on clear and systematic research theory and methods? What have been our literary and cultural achievements in the past two decades when comparative literature has quantitatively grown in Iran? Do we have a roadmap? Do we have an institution or a center as a scientific authority that will show us the right path whenever we go the wrong way, or are we floundering in the heart of darkness? Has comparative literature played a role in the growth and prosperity, promoting the globalization of the rich treasure of Persian literature, and in introducing and recognizing oneself and others? Do we really need comparative literature in Iran or not? 

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