Literature Courses and Certifications

Secondary : Veda Adhyayan (245)

वेदाध्ययनं सर्वेषां कृते आवश्यकम्। भारतीयदर्शनस्य मूलं वेदाः। जीवनयात्रानिर्वाहाय, इहपरलोकयात्रायै च वेदज्ञानं नितान्तमुपयोगि।

• Swayam
• 24 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Literary Criticism (From Plato to Leavis)

Explore foundational texts of Western literary criticism, from classical to contemporary, examining their historical context and impact on modern critical thought through close reading and analysis.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Literature and Life

Explore interconnections between literature and life through essays, poems, plays, and stories from British, American, and Indian literature to understand complex human relationships and personal growth.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

George Orwell and Nineteen Eighty-Four

7 ratings at OpenLearn

This course will introduce you to the work and writings of George Orwell through a study of his novel Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984). By studying the book, well-known for its depiction of a ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Fiction: Epics, Novels and Poetry

Explore literary genres through masterworks, analyzing epic narratives, novels, and short stories while examining their evolution, techniques, and cultural impact across different historical periods and styles.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT BHU;  NPTEL

Literature and Coping Skills

Explore literary experiences to develop coping strategies and resilience. Engage with poetry to overcome fear, anxiety, depression, trauma, and heartbreak. Discover beauty in everyday life and embrace life's lessons gracefully.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Secondary : Sanskrit Sahitya (248)

संस्कृत साहित्य का अध्ययन करें और काव्य, कवियों और काव्यशास्त्र का परिचय प्राप्त करें। वेद, पुराण और काव्य के माध्यम से भारतीय संस्कृति और जीवन दर्शन को समझें।

• Swayam
• 24 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Modern Indian Writing in Translation

Explore diverse modern Indian literature in translation, spanning regional languages and writers from Tagore to Salma. Gain insights into Indian histories, cultures, and societal structures through landmark literary works.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Beijing Union University

Bible As Literature

Explore the Old Testament's literary richness through analysis of genres, characters, and narratives. Master biblical storytelling techniques while uncovering profound cultural and artistic influences on English literature.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Trauma and Literature

Explore literary responses to trauma, examining psychological impacts and critical theories through diverse texts. Gain insights into memory, history, and alternative narratives across genres and traditions.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

The Nineteenth - Century English Novel

Explore iconic 19th-century British novels, analyzing plots, characters, and cultural contexts. Gain deep insights into works by Austen, Dickens, and Stevenson in this comprehensive literary journey.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Twentieth Century Fiction

Explore key texts in late 19th and 20th century fiction, examining imperialism, modernity, trauma, and identity through literary analysis and cultural context.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

CrashCourse

Literature

In 12 episodes, John Green is back to talk about books. That’s right, more Crash Course Literature! The analyses and books chosen in this course are based on introductory college-level curriculum and the AP Literature guidelines.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CrashCourse

Literature 3

In 9 episodes, John Green reads even more literature! The analyses and books chosen in this course are based on introductory college-level curriculum and the AP Literature guidelines.

• Independent
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CrashCourse

Literature 2

In 16 episodes, John Green discusses more literature! The analyses and books chosen in this course are based on introductory college-level curriculum and the AP Literature guidelines.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video