Literature courses can help you learn narrative techniques, character development, thematic analysis, and various literary genres. You can build skills in critical reading, textual interpretation, and effective writing through close examination of texts. Many courses introduce tools like literary theory frameworks and digital annotation platforms, which enhance your ability to analyze and engage with literature in both academic and creative contexts.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Color Theory, World Music, Peer Review, Aesthetics, Disabilities, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, Musical Composition, Cultural Diversity, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Music, Music Theory, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Investigation, Creativity, World History, Writing, Performing Arts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, Proofreading, Report Writing, English Language, Style Guides
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Critical Thinking, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Professionalism, Time Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Oral Expression, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Art History, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Culture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Intellectual Property, Video Game Development, Production Process, Business, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Innovation, Product Marketing, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Timelines, World History, Liberal Arts, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Proofreading, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Language Competency
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Creation, Writing and Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks