Literary Theory Courses and Certifications

An Introduction to Indian Literary Theory

Explore eight major schools of Indian aesthetics, including rasa, dhvani, and vakrokti, forming the foundation of nāṭyaśāstra and kāvyaśāstra in Sanskrit poetics.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• Available until Sep 11, 2026
• Free Online Course

Literature, Religion, and the Secular: Cultural Perspectives for English Literary Studies through a Reading of Postsecular Theory

Explore the intersection of religion, literature, and secularism through Postsecular Theory, examining British literary texts from Gothic fiction to graphic novels within postcolonial and feminist frameworks.

• Swayam
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Marxism and Culture: an Introduction to Raymond Williams (Live Online)

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Explore the groundbreaking work of Raymond Williams, whose concepts like "structures of feeling" and "cultural materialism" reshaped cultural studies.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $335.00

Gertrude Stein: Poetry, Transgression, and Play (Live Online)

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Explore the groundbreaking literary innovations of Gertrude Stein, whose playful and radical approach to language reshaped modern poetics.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $335.00

Reading Sianne Ngai: Aesthetics, Emotions & Capitalism (Live Online)

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Examine the intersection of aesthetics and capitalism through Sianne Ngai’s exploration of feelings, categories, and judgments like the zany, cute, and gimmicky.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $335.00

What is Irony? (Live Online)

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Examine irony as both a literary technique and a political force, shaping how truth, sincerity, and meaning are understood.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $335.00

Reading Sianne Ngai: Aesthetics, Emotions, and Capitalism (In-Person) (Live Online)

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Examine the intersection of aesthetics and capitalism through Sianne Ngai’s exploration of feelings, categories, and judgments like the zany, cute, and gimmicky.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $335.00

Praxis English Language Arts - Content & Analysis (5039): Practice & Study Guide

Comprehensive preparation for Praxis English Language Arts exam, covering literature analysis, writing skills, grammar, and teaching strategies. Includes video lessons and quizzes for effective exam readiness.

• Study.com
• 31 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

AP English Literature Syllabus Resource & Lesson Plans

Comprehensive resource for teaching AP English Literature, covering literary theory, interpretation, poetry, prose, American and English literature, grammar, and essay writing skills.

• Study.com
• 1 day 2 hours 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Postmodern Psyche - Exploring Deleuze, Guattari, and Žižek

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Explore postmodern psyche through Deleuze, Guattari, and Žižek. Examine rhizomatic thinking, film criticism, and the interplay of desire and need in relation to Lacan's theories.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Semiotics and Structuralism - Lecture 8

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Explore semiotics through Saussure's work, examining key concepts like langue/parole and signifier/signified. Apply semiotic theory to everyday examples and understand its relation to other literary approaches.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ways In and Out of the Hermeneutic Circle - Introduction to Theory of Literature

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Explore hermeneutics in literature, tracing its origins and mechanics. Examine key concepts like the hermeneutic circle, historicism, and prejudice through works of Gadamer, Heidegger, and Hirsch.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Deconstruction - Derrida's Critique of Structuralism

Explore Derrida's deconstruction theory, examining key concepts like différance and supplementarity, and its critique of structuralism through analysis of seminal texts and examples from literature and culture.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Russian Formalism - Introduction to Theory of Literature

Explore Russian Formalism's key concepts: defamiliarization, poetic vs. practical language, plot vs. story, and literature's unique qualities in this Yale lecture on literary theory.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Queer Theory and Gender Performativity - Lecture 23

Explore Judith Butler's queer theory, gender performativity, and their relation to Foucault's work. Examine key concepts, methodologies, and implications for identity politics and literary analysis.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video