World Literature Course
This course introduces key world literature texts from pre-1900 to post-1950, covering diverse regions and genres. It develops skills in close reading, comparative analysis, translation critique, contextual understanding, and research, with practical applications for critical writing and teaching.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This short World Literature Course gives a focused introduction to key texts from before 1900 up to the post-1950 era, showcasing diverse regions, genres, and voices. You will practise close reading, learn comparative methods, and examine translations and cultural contexts. Weekly plans, clear objectives, and targeted assessments ensure practical skills you can apply right away in research, teaching, and critical writing.
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Develop skills
- Close reading mastery: analyse imagery, diction, and narrative voice quickly.
- 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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