Literary Analysis Courses and Certifications

Richard Wright's Black Boy - Analysis and Literary Context

Explore Richard Wright's "Black Boy" through close analysis, examining narrative oscillations, editorial struggles, and the power of words in portraying America's ideals during WWII.

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

As I Lay Dying - Genre Analysis and American Literary Tradition - Lecture 15

Explore Faulkner's "As I Lay Dying" through genre analysis, character perspectives, and family dynamics. Gain insights into the novel's place in American literature and its balance of comic and tragic elements.

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

Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer - Analysis and Literary Context - Lecture 24

Explore Foer's "Everything is Illuminated" through literary analysis, examining its themes, styles, and ambition to address historical traumas using postmodern techniques and social novel elements.

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

The Ancient Greeks

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This is a survey of ancient Greek history from the Bronze Age to the death of Socrates in 399 BCE. Along with studying the most important events and personalities, we will consider broader issues such as political and cultural values and methods of histo…

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

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The Power of Words

Explore the enduring power of words in literature and culture, focusing on form in texts, performances, and social interactions to deepen understanding and self-expression.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

What is Poetry? An Introduction to Literary Analysis

Understand the basics of poetry analysis and learn key skills for studying English literature by exploring a variety of texts.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How to Read a Novel

12 ratings at Coursera

Explore the key elements of fiction - plot, characters, dialogue, and setting - using examples from acclaimed novels to enhance your literary appreciation and analysis skills.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

U for You: Joyce's Ulysses for New Readers (and Re-Readers) (Live Online)

53 ratings at CourseHorse

Dive into Joyce's Ulysses with renowned scholar Jonathan Goldman, unraveling its complexities and discovering its humor and humanity.

• CourseHorse
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• $456.00

Leo Tolstoy: Anna Karenina (Live Online)

31 ratings at CourseHorse

Delve into the world of Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, a masterpiece exploring love, lust, and the social upheavals of 19th-century Russia.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

Something Rich and Strange: Shakespeare and Queer Theory (Live Online)

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Explore the rich interplay of gender, desire, and difference in Shakespeare’s works, set against the backdrop of a time before modern concepts of sexuality emerged.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

Alexander Pushkin: Eugene Onegin (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the timeless themes of love, desire, and social alienation in Eugene Onegin, Pushkin’s masterpiece of Russian literature.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

Explore the intersection of language and violence in Shakespeare’s works in this in-depth seminar.

• CourseHorse
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• $40.00

Short Stories: Study Guide & Homework Help

Comprehensive guide to famous short stories, featuring analysis of renowned authors and works. Ideal for improving literary knowledge through bite-sized lessons and self-assessment quizzes.

• Study.com
• 1 day 22 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

SAT Literature: Help and Review

Comprehensive review of literary concepts, genres, and periods, focusing on analysis skills for essays, poetry, drama, and novels in American and English literature.

• Study.com
• 1 day 7 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Things Fall Apart Study Guide

Comprehensive analysis of Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart," covering historical context, literary devices, symbolism, characters, and chapter summaries for effective discussion and exam preparation.

• Study.com
• 12 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course