Brief Introduction
Examine how great modern writers capture the intricacies of our globalized world and how their works circulate within that world to find their own audiences.Course Summary
Explore the works of modern masterpieces in world literature and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and social contexts in which these works were created.Key Learning Points
- Discover lesser-known masterpieces of world literature
- Gain a deeper understanding of cultural and social contexts
- Learn from expert instructors in literature
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Literary Critic
- USA: $50,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €60,000
- Professor of Literature
- USA: $60,000 - $150,000
- India: INR 6,00,000 - INR 15,00,000
- Spain: €40,000 - €100,000
- Editor
- USA: $40,000 - $80,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 8,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €50,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Discover new and lesser-known works of modern masterpieces
- Develop a deeper appreciation for cultural and social contexts in literature
- Enhance critical thinking and analytical skills
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- A love for literature
- Basic understanding of literary devices and techniques
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Asynchronous
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Great Books of the Western World
- World Literature
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Literary Critic
- Literary Critic
Related Books
Description
Course description
Based on the second half of the Masterpieces of World Literature edX MOOC, this short literature course examines how writers reach beyond national and linguistic boundaries as worldly readers and travelers, and how their modern fictions rise to the status of world literature.
These masterpieces of modern world literature take part in a tradition of weaving small stories into ambitious projects—one that reaches back to medieval tales and extends forward to contemporary novels. Throughout the course, you will learn how these writers use their fictions to engage directly with the political and social concerns of their present and of a globalized modernity, relating experiences of exploration, migration, international conflict, and cultural exchange.
Knowledge
- What you'll learn
- The recent history of world literature
- How literary works are transformed by cultural transmission
- How to critically analyze literary works
- Historical and political context in China, Argentina, Turkey, and more
Outline
- Introduction: What is World Literature? (Goethe)
- West-Eastern Conversations (The 1001 Nights)
- Enlightenment in the Colonies (Candide)
- China and Its Neighbors (Lu Xun and Eileen Chang)
- Inventing Latin America (Jorge Luis Borges, Ficciones)
- From Empire to Globe (Wole Soyinka, Death and the King's Horseman)
- East-West Encounters (Salman Rushdie, East, West; Jhumpa Lahiri, The Interpreter of Maladies)
- Istanbul in – or as – the World (Orhan Pamuk, My Name Is Red)
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the best of world literature with this course from Harvard. Students rave about the engaging content and knowledgeable professor. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the variety of literary works covered.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging content
- Knowledgeable professor
- Variety of literary works covered
- Convenient online format
- Interactive discussions with classmates
Cons from User Reviews
- Expensive tuition
- Heavy workload
- Limited interaction with professor
- Lack of personalized feedback
- Technical issues with online platform
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