Institute for World Literature

The Department of World Languages and Literatures is an affiliate of Harvard’s Institute for World Literature. The Institute for World Literature (IWL) has been created to explore the study of literature from around the world. Meeting for four weeks each summer, in locations from Beijing to Istanbul to Harvard and beyond, the Institute is global in its presence as well as its intentions. With its headquarters at Harvard University and partners around the world, the IWL seeks to offer training in world literature, and to provide the basis for ongoing community and exchange long after each session ends. 

SFU's Department of World Languages and Literatures can send up to two highly qualified undergraduate students every year, who receive reduced tuition rates. Applications for this summer program are generally due February 1.

WLL students who are admitted to this program, which is designed primarily for graduate students and newer faculty, are in addition eligible to receive a $1000 reimbursement from the Department for their travel expenses. Please contact WLL's advisor for more information.