• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • World Literature

World Literature Courses

World Literature courses can help you learn about diverse literary traditions, critical analysis, and thematic exploration across cultures. You can build skills in comparative literature techniques, text interpretation, and understanding historical contexts that shape narratives. Many courses introduce tools like literary theory frameworks and digital humanities resources, which enhance your ability to analyze texts and engage with global literary conversations.

Popular World Literature Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    Y

    Yale University

    A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    699 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    Sciences Po

    Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Socioeconomics, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sociology, Political Sciences, European History, Economics, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    244 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of London

    Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Sustainable Development, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Social Justice, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, World History

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Public Affairs, Diplomacy, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Driving engagement, Visual Storytelling, Writing, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Electronic Media

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    204 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Cape Town

    Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Culture, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    262 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    The Beauty of Kunqu Opera

    Skills you'll gain: Instrumental Music, Music, Performing Arts, Classical Music, Aesthetics, World Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Music History, Art History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    206 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    N

    National Taiwan University

    中國園林文學 (一) (Chinese Garden Literature (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Design Elements And Principles, Writing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    S

    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sociology, Culture, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Case Studies, Economics, Digital Transformation, European History

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    193 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Advanced Ⅰ

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Vocabulary, Culture, Language Competency, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    131 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

1…456…716

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world literature courses

  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description: Wesleyan University
  • A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650) : Yale University
  • Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés: Sciences Po
  • Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World: University of London
  • Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University
  • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space : University of Cape Town
  • The Beauty of Kunqu Opera: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • 中國園林文學 (一) (Chinese Garden Literature (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Cookies Preference Center
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok