%0 Journal Article %T Interdyscyplinarność i badania komparatystyczne %A Hejmej, Andrzej %J Wielogłos %V 2007 %N Numer 1 (1) 2007 %P 35-53 %@ 1897-1962 %D 2007 %U https://ejournals.eu/czasopismo/wieloglos/artykul/interdyscyplinarnosc-i-badania-komparatystyczne %X INTERDISCIPLINARITY AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE The paper focuses on the history and current situation of the discipline of comparative literature, particularly on the question of interdisciplinarity and comparative literary studies. A general discussion on interdisciplinarity (as a concept, a methodology, a way of thinking) leads to the conclusion that there are several branches of comparative literature. Consequently, in the developing fi eld of comparative literature three areas can be distinguished: „traditional” comparative literature, interdisciplinary comparative literature, and comparative cultural studies. Finally, the author concludes that the discipline of comparative literature is an advantageous approach for the study of literature and culture.