The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures has opened its annual writing competitions for students interested in Modern Languages or Comparative Literature.
Entries are welcomed from students in Year 12 or 13 (or equivalent). Students may be studying for their A-levels, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers or an equivalent qualification.
All participants will be invited to a workshop and prize-giving event at King's in March 2026.
Winners will receive a book token and have their work published in one of the department's four student magazines:
- Des Nouvelles, Héloise? - French
- Jargon - Comparative Literature
- Königspost - German
- Sobremesa - Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan
Prizes will also be awarded to runners-up.
Comparative Literature
English is full of words borrowed from other languages. We invite you to write an essay about one of your favourites. Is it a loanword like 'avatar' or 'robot', or a calque like 'paper tiger' or 'earworm'…?
You may do this this however you like: by bringing in anything from etymology and literature, to popular media or your own experiences.
