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Ancient Masterpieces of World Literature | Harvard University

By Harvard Certificate or Program credits

Examine how cultures of the ancient world defined themselves through literature and how their vision of literature contributes to our understanding of civilization, culture, and literature today.
Subject & Topics: Humanities, Culture, Ancient History, Literature.
Introductory
On-Demand
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Masterpieces of World Literature | Harvard University

By Harvard Certificate or Program credits

Embark on a global journey to explore the past, present, and future of world literature.
Subject & Topics: Humanities, Culture, Literature.
Introductory
On-Demand
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UTokyoX: The Power of Words

By The University of Tokyo Certificate or Program credits

This course examines how words retain power amidst crises, focusing on Japanese and English literature. It explores how words aid in resilience and self-renewal. Emphasis is on understanding form's role in texts and social interactions to deepen comprehension of expression mechanisms.

Subject & Topics: Literature.
$59
Intermediate
Virtual
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HarvardX: Masterpieces of World Literature

By Harvard University Certificate or Program credits

Embark on a global journey to explore the past, present, and future of World Literature.

Subject & Topics: Literature.
$299
Introductory
On-Demand
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NewcastleX: What is Poetry? An Introduction to Literary Analysis

By The University of Newcastle, Australia

Understand the basics of poetry analysis and learn key skills for studying English literature by exploring a variety of texts.

Subject & Topics: Literature.
$49
Introductory
Virtual
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WasedaX: Uncovering the Voices of Japanese Literature

By Waseda University Certificate or Program credits

This course explores issues of agency in premodern and modern Japan. Discover many facets of the Japanese literary, theatrical, and intellectual traditions which, although important, are rarely taught around the world.

Subject & Topics: Literature.
$59
Intermediate
On-Demand
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WasedaX: Invitation to The Tale of Genji: The Foundational Elements of Japanese Culture

By Waseda University Certificate or Program credits

Explore the world's oldest novel written in the eleventh century and develop the perspective to understand Japanese classical literature and the foundation of Japanese culture.

Subject & Topics: Literature.
$69
Intermediate
On-Demand
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Modern Masterpieces of World Literature | Harvard University

By Harvard Certificate or Program credits

Examine how great modern writers capture the intricacies of our globalized world and how their works circulate within that world to find their own audiences.
Subject & Topics: Humanities, Culture, Literature.
Introductory
On-Demand
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MITx: Global Shakespeares: Re-Creating the Merchant of Venice

By Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Learn how performance of William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice provides occasions for creative, thoughtful communication across personal, historical, and cultural boundaries on topics including language and theatricality, gender relations, and religious prejudice.

Subject & Topics: Literature.
$49
Introductory
On-Demand
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FedericaX: Dante tra poesia e scienza

By Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II Certificate or Program credits

Comprendere l’avvicendarsi del discorso poetico e scientifico nella Commedia Dantesca, per avvicinare l’uomo «a quell’amor che move il sole e l'altre stelle».

Subject & Topics: Literature.
$55
Introductory
On-Demand
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FedericaX: Dante Alighieri: Science and poetry in The Divine Comedy

By Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II Certificate or Program credits

Explore Dante's Divine Comedy through a discussion of the sources and references of the poetry and modern science

Subject & Topics: Literature.
$55
Introductory
On-Demand
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TsinghuaX: Chinese History From Warring States to the Tang Dynasty | 资治通鉴

By Tsinghua University Certificate or Program credits

Guides you through the Chinese masterpiece _Zizhi Tongjian, _an unprecedented work of governance and philosophical thinking spanning from the Warring States Period to the Tang Dynasty. Through the teacher's guided reading, students can go deep into the interior of this classic text, gain an overview of thousands of years of history, and improve their literacy in Chinese studies.

Subject & Topics: Literature.
$179
Introductory
On-Demand
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DartmouthX: John Milton: Paradise Lost

By Dartmouth College

Read John Milton’s Paradise Lost through a modern lens and contribute to the still-expanding scholarship of Milton’s enduring masterpiece.
Subject & Topics: Literature.
$25
Introductory
On-Demand
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ChinaX Book Club: Five Authors, Five Books, Five Views of China | Harvard University

By Harvard Certificate or Program credits

An exploration of the dynamics of contemporary China using the tools of close reading, discussion, and analysis.
Subject & Topics: Humanities, Literature, Asia.
Introductory
On-Demand
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China Humanities: The Individual in Chinese Culture | Harvard University

By Harvard Certificate or Program credits

Explore Chinese history and culture from the perspective of the individual through philosophical texts, literary works, and art.
Subject & Topics: Humanities, Art History, Culture, History, Literature, Poetry, Asia.
Introductory
On-Demand
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Digital Humanities in Practice: From Research Questions to Results | Harvard University

By Harvard Certificate or Program credits

Combine literary research with data science to find answers in unexpected ways. Learn basic coding tools to help save time and draw insights from thousands of digital documents at once.
Subject & Topics: Data Science, Literature.
Intermediate
On-Demand
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The Complete Acting Course

By Skillshare

Hi, I'm Galadriel!

Subject & Topics: Literature.
Introductory
On-Demand
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Create a Halloween Cartoon Scene from Scratch ! with Adobe illustrator

By Skillshare

i take you guys in this class in a spooky journey to dive more in the character of Darcy xD

Subject & Topics: Literature.
Introductory
On-Demand
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By Harvard Certificate or Program credits

An exploration of the magnetic and ambivalent character of Shylock in William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice.
Subject & Topics: Humanities, Shakespeare, Theater, History, Literature.
Free*
On-Demand
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Shakespeare’s Othello: The Moor | Harvard University

By Harvard Certificate or Program credits

Explore acts of storytelling in Shakespeare’s Othello alongside world-class artists who interpret Othello’s story in new forms and contexts today.
Subject & Topics: Humanities, Shakespeare, Theater, Culture, Literature, Europe.
Introductory
On-Demand