African Novel Course
Enhance your command of African novels through hands-on close reading, text comparisons, and critical engagement. Perfect for humanities experts aiming to sharpen analytical skills, build compelling arguments, and gain profound insights into African literary traditions and cultural dynamics.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with essential tools to confidently analyse key African novels. You'll master close reading techniques for dialogue, imagery, and narrative voice, discover vital scholarly resources, and craft targeted comparative studies. It covers fundamental theories, historical backgrounds, and key themes like migration, gender, colonialism, and the clash between tradition and modernity.
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Develop skills
- Master close reading of African novels by dissecting voice, orality, imagery, and metaphors.
- Effectively apply literary criticism by finding, evaluating, and weaving in core arguments.
- Develop comparative projects with clear questions and structured cross-novel examinations.
- Examine themes like migration, gender, colonialism, and modernity across fictional works.
- Situate novels within African histories, literary movements, and ongoing critical discussions.
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