World Literature Course
This course introduces key world literature texts from before 1900 to post-1950, covering diverse regions and genres. Participants develop skills in close reading, comparative analysis, translation critique, contextual understanding, and research to enhance critical writing and teaching abilities.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This short World Literature Course offers a focused introduction to key texts from before 1900 to the post-1950 era, highlighting diverse regions, genres, and voices. You will practice close reading, learn comparative methods, and examine translations and cultural contexts. Weekly plans, clear objectives, and targeted assessments ensure practical skills you can apply immediately in research, teaching, and critical writing.
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Develop skills
- Close reading mastery: analyze imagery, diction, and narrative voice fast.
- Comparative literature tools: compare texts across eras, regions, and genres.
- Translation critique skills: evaluate translators’ choices, paratexts, and fidelity.
- Contextual analysis: link literary works to political, social, and religious settings.
- Research proficiency: use primary, secondary sources and databases for world texts.
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