Contemporary Literature OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Online Undergraduate Class on Contemporary Literature
Explore contemporary Irish literature in this free online OpenCourseWare from MIT. 'Contemporary Literature' focuses on twentieth-century Irish writers of poetry and prose, including James Joyce, William Butler Yeats and Samuel Beckett. This undergraduate-level course is well suited to students seeking a Bachelor of Art in Literature or English.
Contemporary Literature: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | No |
Contemporary Literature: Course Description
The 'Contemporary Literature' MIT OpenCourseWare focuses on fiction and poetry written by twentieth-century Irish authors. Through close reading and analysis of a wide variety of texts, students study the recent social history of Ireland and its relationship to Irish literary culture. Authors covered in the course include James Joyce, William Butler Yeats, Samuel Beckett and Seamus Heaney, among many others. This undergraduate course offers useful information for students of English, Literature, History or Irish culture. 'Contemporary Literature' was originally taught in a lecture format on the MIT campus by Professor John Hildebidle.
A list of suggested readings and written assignments is offered on the course website, as well as study materials to guide students in essay writing. If you're interested in this free online course, visit the twentieth-century Irish literature course page.
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