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.
 

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.