Literature Courses and Certifications

Literature of the English Country House

214 reviews

Take a journey through the literature of English country houses from the time of Thomas More to Oscar Wilde.

• FutureLearn
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Shakespeare Matters

49 reviews

Learn about Shakespeare’s plays and their influence through a focus on emotions such as love, hate, and jealousy.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

11 reviews

Explore historical fiction's evolution, craft, and impact through expert insights, author seminars, and hands-on assignments. Gain a deeper understanding of the genre's power to bring the past to life.

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”)

189 reviews

During the 10 weeks of the course, you will be guided through poems, video discussions of each poem, and community discussions of each poem. And (unique among open online courses) we offer weekly, interactive live webcasts.

• Coursera
• 3 days 14 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Exploring English: Shakespeare

506 reviews

Improve your English language skills by looking at the life and works of William Shakespeare and his enduring popularity.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Shakespeare's Hamlet: The Ghost

5 reviews

Explore the haunting figure at the heart of one of William Shakespeare’s most famous plays.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Masterpieces of World Literature

48 ratings at edX

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

• edX
• 12 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Dante tra poesia e scienza

15 reviews

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».

• edX
• 9 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Shakespeare’s Othello: The Moor

13 ratings at edX

Explore acts of storytelling in Shakespeare's Othello alongside world-class artists who interpret Othello's story in new forms and contexts today.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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Shakespeare’s Outsiders

1 review

Explore Shakespeare's outsiders in Hamlet, The Merchant of Venice, and Othello. Delve into historical context, artistic interpretations, and the enduring relevance of these complex characters.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $297.00
• 3 courses

Ancient Masterpieces of World Literature

30 ratings at edX

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.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Shakespeare's Life and Work

53 ratings at edX

Learn how to read William Shakespeare's plays through his biography, Elizabethan and Jacobean history, and modern performance.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Japanese Books: From Manuscript to Print

7 ratings at edX

Explore Japanese book history from manuscripts to prints, examining religious texts, illustrated tales, and The Tale of Genji. Gain insights into formats, storytelling techniques, and cultural significance.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice: Shylock

12 ratings at edX

An exploration of the magnetic and ambivalent character of Shylock in William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

ChinaX Book Club: Five Authors, Five Books, Five Views of China

An exploration of the dynamics of contemporary China using the tools of close reading, discussion, and analysis.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)