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45 Online Short courses in Literature

Poetry - How to Read a Poem
On this Poetry - How to Read a Poem course from University of York, you’ll build your confidence in reading and enjoying poetry.
Editing Part 1
Very few people can immediately write a lucid and well-expressed piece of work. In most cases, the final draft is smoothed and polished so that others can readily understand the writer’s message. To learn more about being an editor, join the Editing Part 1 course from Warnborough College.
Vowels of American English Pronunciation
In this Vowels of American English Pronunciation course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of California Irvine, you will learn and practice all of the vowel sounds of American English, including pairs of vowels that may be easy to confuse.
Writers' Gym
This 8-week Writers' Gym workshop with screenwriter Ellis Freeman aims to refresh and deliver an injection of creative energy into your writing process.
Learn English - Advanced Grammar and Punctuation
This Learn English - Advanced Grammar and Punctuation Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with UC Irvine, Division of Continuing Education follows our Learn English: Intermediate Grammar specialization and includes more advanced grammar concepts such as noun clauses and conditionals.
The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period - 1450 to 1800
Explore the history of the book during the early modern period and learn how the invention of printing revolutionized our world with The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period - 1450 to 1800 at Trinity College Dublin delivered through FutureLearn.
Robert Burns - Poems, Songs and Legacy
Dig deeper into the life and works of Robert Burns, with Robert Burns - Poems, Songs and Legacy at The University of Glasgow by FutureLearn.
Spring into Shakespeare (Online)
Let your love of Shakespeare bloom on this Spring into Shakespeare (Online) course from University of Birmingham and benefit from the expertise of the Shakespeare Institute and the collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).
Contemporary Brazil - Literature and Society
The Contemporary Brazil - Literature and Society course offered by Dalarna University aims to provide you with an education that will pave your way to a successful career, while broadening your horizons in terms of personal development, global perspectives and specialised expertise.
Writing in the Sciences
With the Writing in the Sciences certificate offered by Coursera in partnership with Stanford learn at your own pace.
Learn Mandarin Chinese
Learn Mandarin Chinese in this Learn Mandarin Chinese Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Learning Chinese in real-life situations with ease and fun.
Poetry
The Poetry course at Warnborough College will allow you to study and practice poetry from home and in your own time. This includes expert input from professional tutors.
Shakespeare
With the British Council by FutureLearn explore Shakespeare’s life, discover famous Shakespeare plays, and improve your English language skills with the Shakespeare course at FutureLearn.
World Literatures in English
The World Literatures in English course offered by Dalarna University aims to provide you with an education that will broaden your horizons in terms of personal development, global perspectives and specialised expertise.
An introduction to Shakespeare
An introduction to Shakespeare course from the University of Cambridge is a course for anyone who is interested in reading or watching Shakespeare's plays with greater understanding and enjoyment.
Memoir and Personal Essay - Write About Yourself
Write Your Story with Confidence. Learn from four published memoirists and essayists the tools and tricks to write your story, The Memoir and Personal Essay - Write About Yourself Specialization is offered by Coursera in partnership with Wesleyan University.
Introduction to Research for Essay Writing
This Introduction to Research for Essay Writing course offered by Coursera in partnership with UC Irvine, Division of Continuing Education is the last course in the Academic Writing specialization before the capstone project.
Languages, Literature and Culture - Research Methodology and Academic Writing
The Languages, Literature and Culture - Research Methodology and Academic Writing course offered by Dalarna University aims to provide you with an education that will pave your way to a successful career, while broadening your horizons in terms of personal development, global perspectives and specialised expertise.
Critical Appraisal Techniques for Healthcare Literature
Learn how to critically appraise published medical research literature to keep up with research developments in your field with Critical Appraisal Techniques for Healthcare Literature at St George's, University of London by FutureLearn.
Editing Part 3 (Specialists and Professionals)
This online Editing Part 3 (Specialists and Professionals) course from Warnborough College will vastly improve your editing skills – our course focuses on improving your use of language when writing.