World Literature Course
This course introduces key world literature texts from pre-1900 to post-1950, covering diverse regions and genres. It emphasizes close reading, comparative analysis, translation evaluation, cultural contexts, and research skills for practical application in academia and writing.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid 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 period, showcasing diverse regions, genres, and voices. You'll practise close reading, learn comparative methods, and look at translations and cultural contexts. Weekly plans, clear objectives, and targeted assessments make sure you gain practical skills to use 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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