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      Wesleyan University

      The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Communication, Critical Thinking, Research and Design, Strategy and Operations, Writing

      4.8

      (935 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Writing

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      (4.5k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”)

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Communication, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Research and Design, Strategy and Operations, Writing

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      (495 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 3-6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Communication, Critical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Problem Solving, Research and Design, Storytelling, Strategy and Operations, Writing

      4.6

      (544 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Old Norse Mythology in the Sources

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Culture, Leadership and Management, Computer Graphics, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design

      4.6

      (197 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Storytelling, Business Psychology, Culture, Game Theory, Leadership and Management, Mathematics, Research and Design, Business Analysis, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Operations

      4.6

      (171 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Business Psychology, Human Learning, Entrepreneurship, Collaboration, Decision Making, Problem Solving

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      (86.2k reviews)

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      University of Houston

      The Bilingual Brain

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Deep Learning, Entrepreneurship, Human Learning, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

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      (579 reviews)

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      University of Geneva

      Littérature mondiale

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics

      4.3

      (9 reviews)

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      The University of Tokyo

      Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Culture, Leadership and Management, Communication, Writing

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      (681 reviews)

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Modern American Poetry

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Communication, Culture, Entrepreneurship, Human Learning, Leadership and Management, Writing

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      (95 reviews)

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Introduction to Academic Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Research and Design

      4.8

      (12 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Frequently Asked Questions about Literature

      • Literature is a word-based art form, usually a work of fiction. Works of literature include poems, plays, short stories, novels, and stories that are written down. Some are transcribed from oral tradition while many are original works of writing. Scholars and historians often categorize these works by language, genre, historical period, theme, and region.‎

      • There are several advantages to studying literature, notably the way it builds critical thinking skills and increases cultural awareness. Literature is a window into the human experience, allowing readers to visit places and understand events that may be inaccessible through other means. Reading stories and poems also is entertaining and provides a stress-reducing escape from the world around you.‎

      • Studying literature changes the way you view the world and yourself. When you read a novel set in another country or depicting customs from other cultures, you may discover similarities between these faraway places and your own neighborhood that help you make sense of cultural differences. A story may spark an interest in a specific topic that can lead to a new hobby or career. Analyzing the way writer’s use words builds your vocabulary and boosts your ability to look for patterns and trends—even outside the context of a story.‎

      • The communication and critical thinking skills you develop from studying literature can lead to a variety of career opportunities like a promotion or a job in a different field. Connecting with characters in a story develops empathy, an important skill for anyone who works in a management or supervisory role. Analyzing the use of language in a story can improve your own language and communication skills, which make you a better team member.‎

      • Online courses create an opportunity for you to study literature more deeply than you would by reading on your own. Knowing you have deadlines to meet motivates you to make reading a priority and increases the chance that you'll finish the story. You can choose a specific genre or theme to explore in-depth. The coursework of an online class may guide you to see different perspectives and ask questions that you may not otherwise consider.‎

      This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.
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