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Start Writing Fiction
The Open UniversityGet started with your own fiction writing, focusing on the central skill of creating characters, with this hands-on course.
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Evidence-Based Medicine in Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Taipei Medical UniversityInterpret medical literature through the principles of evidence-based medicine and apply them in clinical practice.
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What Is Poetry? An Introduction to Literary Analysis
The University of Newcastle AustraliaUnderstand the basics of poetry analysis and learn key skills for studying English literature by exploring a variety of texts.
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Literature of the English Country House
The University of SheffieldExamine representations of English country houses throughout literature and develop your own interpretations of the texts.
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Critical Appraisal Techniques for Healthcare Literature
St George's, University of LondonLearn how to critically appraise published medical research literature to keep up with research developments in your field.
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A Panoramic View of China: Introducing Chinese Culture
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)Delve into the history, literature, and economy of China to gain a panoramic overview of Chinese culture.
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Literature in the Digital Age: from Close Reading to Distant Reading
University of BaselLearn new ways of interpreting literary texts, from time-tested methods to computer-assisted practices such as distant reading.
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Literature
Improve your literary understanding and analysis with top universities and get to know the literary greats with our literature online courses on Austen, Shakespeare, Burns, Wordsworth, Wilde and more.
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Fairy Tales: Meanings, Messages, and Morals
The University of Newcastle AustraliaBuild your skills in literary analysis and creative writing by exploring the meaning of fairy tales.
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Bachelor of Arts
The University of Newcastle AustraliaEnrich your mind, diversify your skills and safeguard your future with our new work-ready arts degree at the University of Newcastle (UON).
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Walter Scott: The Man Behind the Monument
University of AberdeenDiscover the writer, collector, and cultural icon who remains one of Scotland’s most enduring literary legends.
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Humphry Davy: Laughing Gas, Literature, and the Lamp
Lancaster UniversityDiscover Humphry Davy and his contribution to science and the arts.
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Jane Austen: Myth, Reality and Global Celebrity
University of SouthamptonDiscover the fascinating story of author Jane Austen, from her own life in Hampshire to what she means to a global audience today.
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David Foster Wallace: Literature and Philosophy
Manchester Grammar SchoolHone your skills in literary and philosophical analysis as you delve into the life of a legendary postmodernist writer.
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Shakespeare's Language: Revealing Meanings and Exploring Myths
Lancaster UniversityDemystify renowned Shakespeare myths and get introduced to corpus-based methods for analysing his use of language in context.
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Intermediate Spanish: Literature, Cinema and the Visual Arts
The Open UniversityUnderstand the significance of contemporary literature, cinema, and the visual arts in the Spanish-speaking worlds.
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Irish 205: Irish language and Culture for Adults
Dublin City UniversityDevelop your Irish language skills while exploring the richness of Irish culture.
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Travelling Books: History in Europe and Japan
Keio UniversityDiscover how travelling books sparked cultural exchanges between Europe and Japan, and how they live on in the digital era.
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Irish 201: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture
Dublin City UniversityLearn about the rich culture found in the Irish language while developing your spoken, reading, listening and writing skills.
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MSc Business and Organisational Psychology
Coventry UniversityDevelop the skills, experience and confidence to apply a range of psychological principles to business, ranging from perception and learning, to social dynamics and research methods.
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Good Pharmacy Practice: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy Services
Taipei Medical UniversityDevelop your knowledge and understanding of clinical pharmacy services while learning how to set up your own pharmacy clinic.
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An Introduction to Screenwriting
UEA (University of East Anglia)This online course explores the key concepts and fundamental principles involved in the process of screenwriting.
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Islamic Calligraphy: An Introduction to the Art of Handwriting
Universiti MalayaUnderstand the basics of Islamic and Arabic calligraphy and develop your calligraphy skills.
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Intermediate Spanish: Culture and Leisure
The Open UniversityExplore popular culture and leisure activities in Spanish-speaking worlds, including literature, film, heritage, media, and sport.
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Irish 204: Irish Language and Culture for Adults
Dublin City UniversityDiscover the wonders of the Irish language and the rich history of Irish culture in this language course for adults.
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Corpus Linguistics: Method, Analysis, Interpretation
Lancaster UniversityGet a practical introduction to the methodology of corpus linguistics for researchers in the social sciences and humanities.
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Intermediate French: Leisure and Culture
The Open UniversityDevelop your French language skills and understanding of culture and leisure time in France and Belgium.
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Samuel Johnson’s Rasselas: An Introduction
Ralston CollegeExplore the humane realism of Samuel Johnson in a deep dive into his only novel with Theodore Dalrymple as your guide.
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Robert Burns: Poems, Songs and Legacy
The University of GlasgowDig deeper into the life and works of Robert Burns, with this free University of Glasgow course.
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Railway History: The Rise of the Railway Station
University of StrathclydeGain a unique insight into British history as you explore the heritage and uses of railway stations from the 19th century to now.
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Introduction to Korean Philosophy
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)Get to grips with Korean philosophy as you dive into Korean history and culture with Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea.
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Preparing for a PGCE
The University of WarwickIntroduce yourself to the PGCE programme and learn what the rewarding life of a teacher looks like.
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What Does It Mean to Be Human? An Introduction to the Humanities
The University of Newcastle AustraliaAnswer some of the big questions about being human, and get an introduction to the skills needed in the humanities.
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Japanese Culture Through Rare Books
Keio UniversityExplore the important roles that books have played in the cultural history of Japan.
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Awareness and Confidence for Effective Leadership
Savoir-RelierIncrease your self-awareness as a leader and learn how to use and apply the leadership development method, the Savoir-Relier.
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Pictures of Youth: An Introduction to Children’s Visual Culture
University of YorkExplore visual culture for children and young people including, picturebooks, comics, film, television and drama
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The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period: 1450 to 1800
Trinity College DublinExplore the history of the book during the early modern period and learn how the invention of printing revolutionized our world.
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Shakespeare: Context and Stagecraft
King's College LondonExplore Shakespeare’s stagecraft through three of his most well-known plays: Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice and Macbeth.
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The Book of Kells: Exploring an Irish Medieval Masterpiece
Trinity College DublinDiscover medieval Ireland using the Book of Kells, a ninth-century manuscript featuring the four gospels of the new testament.
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How to Read a Novel
The University of EdinburghGet underneath the skin of a novel by understanding some of the main building blocks of modern fiction.
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Discover Chinese Drama: Understanding 'The Injustice to Dou E'
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityExplore the origins and development of Chinese drama in this course examining the classic play 'The Injustice to Dou E'.
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William Wordsworth: Poetry, People and Place
Lancaster UniversityExplore the influence of the Lake District on Wordsworth with this free online course, filmed at his home, Dove Cottage, Grasmere.
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Poetry: How to Read a Poem
University of YorkDiscover what poetry can tell us about human emotion and learn key ideas and techniques for understanding and interpreting verse.
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Classic Detective Fiction
The University of Newcastle AustraliaDevelop detailed knowledge of one of the most popular and widely read literary sub-genres of crime fiction
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A Beginner’s Guide to Film Genres
Film Distributors' AssociationExplore what genre means in film and how it shapes both the narrative and the audience’s response to the story on screen.
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The Art of Washi Paper in Japanese Rare Books
Keio UniversityLearn about the history, production and design of papers used inside Japanese Rare Books.
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How to Read French Poetry
Manchester Grammar SchoolLearn how to read poetry in French, developing a poetry toolkit to better understand poetic language, poetic form, tone, and more.
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Playing with Poetry: Creative Writing and Poetics
The University of Newcastle AustraliaHave fun writing poetry as you explore and create various forms of poetry and experiment with different poetic ideas.
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Irish 101: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture
Dublin City UniversityGet an introduction to Ireland’s culture by learning the basics of the Irish language.
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World War 1: Trauma, Memory, Controversy
The Open UniversityExplore the traumatic effects of WW1 on soldiers and civilians. Discover how we remember and debate the history of this war.
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Deconstructing Research Articles: How to Read and Write a Research Paper
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)Hone your research skills and critical thinking by learning how to structure, write, and analyse a research article.
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Introduction to Teaching Creative Writing
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityIdentify techniques and learn practical skills to effectively teach creative writing in a variety of different contexts.
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Cultural Dialogues: An Intercultural Reading of The Analects and Tao Te Ching
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)Delve into two of the most influential philosophical texts in human history to understand traditional and modern Chinese culture.
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Exercise in Medicine: From Functional Evaluation to Adapted Exercise Training
University of PadovaUnderstand how exercise can prevent and treat chronic diseases as you learn how to meet the different needs of your patients.
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Teaching English Grammar in Context
UCL (University College London)Learn to teach English grammar as a meaning-making resource, not a list of arbitrary rules, to promote engagement and retention.
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A Leader With Sense: Finding Your Leadership Style using Savoir-Relier
Savoir-RelierDiscover the Savoir-Relier leadership training method to develop your relational competence and become a more effective leader.
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Psychology and Mental Health: Beyond Nature and Nurture
University of LiverpoolLearn how a psychological understanding of our emotions and behaviour gives us new ways to improve mental health and well-being.
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Shakespeare: Print and Performance
King's College LondonLearn about Shakespeare in print and performance around the world, from early modern times to today.
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How to Get Your Feature Articles Published
University of LincolnLearn how to research, write, and pitch a winning story to get your feature article published in a major publication.
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Introduction to Writing Fiction
University of LincolnHone your creative writing and editing skills as you learn how to craft compelling characters and atmospheric settings.
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Academic Writing in English for ESL Learners
UCL (University College London)Develop your academic writing skills in English as a second language (ESL) learner and advance your English writing at university.
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Sino-Japanese Interactions Through Rare Books
Keio UniversityLearn about the role of books in the relationship between the cultures of Japan and China, with this free online course.
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Intermediate Spanish: People and Places
The Open UniversityTake your Spanish language skills to the next level as you journey through the Worlds of Spanish, with The Open University