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Survey of Literature —
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A Video Survey of Literature
Noted critics,
authors, scholars, and actors enliven this exploration of
literature and literary analysis. Dramatizations, readings, and
discussions build skills in critical thinking and writing.
Illuminating excerpts of short fiction, poetry, plays, and
essays — both classic and contemporary — highlight standard
literary forms and devices including plot, myth, setting, and
character. -- Annenberg Media |
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In Search of the Novel
This series is intended for middle and high school teachers, but
the insights are meaningful for any student of literature. You
will find the words and works of 10 novelists, including Charles
Dickens, Mary Shelley, J. K. Rowling, and Toni Morrison.
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Introduction to the Theory of Literature
Classroom lectures from Yale. |
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Approaching Prose Fiction
Do you want to get more out of your reading? This unit is
designed to develop the analytical skills you need for a more
in-depth study of literary texts. |
American Literature
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A Video Survey of American Literature
This is a 16-part American literature
course. It places literary movements and authors within the context of
history and culture. The course takes an expanded view of American
literary movements, bringing in a diversity of voices and tracing the
continuity among them. -- Annenberg Media |
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Researching American Literature
This video workshop is intended for high school American
literature teachers, but the discussions are quite relevant for
literary historians and critics. |
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Comics in American Culture |
British Literature
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A
Complete Survey of British Literature
This is our premiere British (English) Literature course
for serious students of literature. It is based on the renowned volumes
published by W.W. Norton & Company, The Norton Anthology of English
Literature. The course is required for the Contributing
Scholar program for literature. |
Asian Literature
WE are currently looking for course outlines and
resource materials for this subject. Please
contact us with any suggestions.
World Literature
A
Complete Survey of World Literature
This is our premiere world literature course for serious students of
literature. It is based on the renowned 2-volume set published by W.W.
Norton & Company, The Norton Anthology of World Literature. The
course is required for the Contributing Scholar program
for literature.
Other
Children's
Literature
Poetry
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What is Poetry?
Have you always wanted to try to write poetry but never quite managed to start? This unit is designed to illustrate the techniques behind both the traditional forms of poetry and free verse.
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Approaching Poetry
Do you want to get more out of your reading of poetry? This
unit is designed to develop the analytical skills you need
for a more in-depth study of literary texts.
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 Do you dream of
being a contributing scholar in the world of literature? But you
figure you don't have all the right credentials. Right? And
probably never will. Right?
BUT,
if you have a passion for literature and the courage to work
outside the box, you can realize your dream — with or without
the "right credentials."
Check out the
Contributing Scholar
programs at Free-Ed.Net. It costs you nothing and can change
your life (and maybe a little piece of the world). |
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