Literature Courses and Certifications

Poetry in America: The Civil War and Its Aftermath

1 review

Explore the poetry of the Civil War and its aftermath.

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

Feminisms Now - Visions of Gender Equality for the 21st Century

1 review

Rising artists, thinkers, and organizers share visions of gender equality for the 21st century, reflecting on their art and activism in service of intersecting and sometimes competing feminisms.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Jewish Bible: Its History As A Physical Artifact

8 ratings at edX

Explore the Torah Scroll's evolution and significance, examining how the physical form of Jewish texts shapes our understanding of their content and cultural impact.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

China Humanities: The Individual in Chinese Culture

7 ratings at edX

Explore Chinese history and culture from the perspective of the individual through philosophical texts, literary works, and art.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

In Extremis - Poetry, Subversion and Violence

Dynamic conversation exploring poetry's extremes, innovation, and violence. Poets discuss subversion, aggression, and revolutionary aspects in contemporary poetry, examining creative decisions and international perspectives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

T.S. Eliot's Auditory Imagination - Christopher Ricks Lecture

Explore T.S. Eliot's auditory imagination with Christopher Ricks, delving into editorial insights from Eliot's recordings and examining the nuances of sound, pronunciation, and poetic effects in his works.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Temptation of Despair: Tales of the 1940s - Book Discussion

Explore post-WWII Germany through literature, photography, and personal accounts, examining themes of despair, suffering, and ideological shifts in the 1940s.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Robert Pinsky Poetry Reading - Selected Poems and New Works

Former U.S. poet laureate Robert Pinsky shares selected and new poems, offering insights into his creative process and exploring themes of culture, language, and human experience.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Arcadia Project - Postmodern Pastoral Poetry Reading

Diverse poets read from "THE ARCADIA PROJECT," a compilation exploring postmodern pastoral themes. Features Timothy Donnelly, C.D. Wright, Gabriel Gudding, Dana Levin, John Beer, and Dan Beachy-Quick.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Gorgeous Nothings: Emily Dickinson's Envelope-Poems

Explore Emily Dickinson's envelope-poems through text and images, examining the envelope as a radical space for literary expression and transmission.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Boston Originals - Poetry Readings by Bouchard, Colby, Lepson and Garcia Roberts

Immerse in Boston's poetic landscape with readings by Bouchard, Colby, Lepson, and Garcia Roberts, showcasing diverse voices and contemporary works from the region's vibrant literary scene.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Political Poetry: Reading and Conversation with Solmaz Sharif

Explore political poetry with Solmaz Sharif as she reads selected works and engages in a thought-provoking discussion on language, form, and the role of poets in addressing societal issues.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Difficult Miracle: The Living Legacy of June Jordan

Scholars, poets, and activists explore June Jordan's multifaceted work, discussing her poetry, activism, and lasting impact on literature and social justice in this panel celebrating her legacy at Harvard's Radcliffe Institute.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata

Analyze piano sonatas from Scarlatti to modern composers, exploring historical developments, inner workings, and key passages across three courses featuring various locations and instruments.

• Coursera
• 13 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

"Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Twain: BerkeleyX Book Club

5 reviews

Reading, discussing, and writing about Mark Twain’s classic novel, “Huckleberry Finn.”

• edX
• 4 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)