Languages & Literature

Get an introduction to what it means to be a global citizen and the opportunities it creates. As our world continues to face some grand challenges, how can we act as global citizens to create a fairer society for all? Get an introduction to what global citizenship is, and [...]

Learn to speak, write and understand basic Dutch, with this free, three-week, introductory foreign language course. Are you planning to visit, or work or study in the Netherlands soon? This free online course is perfect if you have little or no prior knowledge of Dutch, but would like to [...]

Get underneath the skin of a novel by understanding some of the main building blocks of modern fiction. What makes a great novel? How is a novel woven together? How can we best appreciate works of fiction? Answer these questions and more with this course from The University of [...]

An exploration of the dynamics of contemporary China using the tools of close reading, discussion, and analysis. How can literature and literary analysis allow us to understand the dynamics of contemporary China? China’s historical and cultural transformations, and its imaginary and actual engagements in everyday life are vividly dramatized [...]

Learn how to write letters, use appropriate verbal tenses and enhance your English vocabulary and grammar, all within the context of globalization. This course is the third in a series of four English language MOOCs designed for students with an intermediate level of English looking to reach a higher [...]

Get an introduction to applied linguistics and how linguistics is applied in a range of fields - from language teaching to law. Explore the field of applied linguistics through real-world case studies. This online course introduces the field of applied linguistics and how it relates to disciplines including linguistics [...]

Introducing strategies for developing your written English communication skills in the context of doing business in Asia. The use of English for doing business in multinational settings is a fact of life for many business people. And, as Asian economies expand and become more involved in the global economy, [...]

Introducing strategies for developing your spoken English communication skills in the context of doing business in Asia. The use of English for doing business in multinational settings is a fact of life for many business people. As Asian economies expand and become more involved in the global economy, a [...]

Develop your ability to speak and write in the Irish language and learn more about traditional Irish culture and mythology. Learn how to discuss your education, work, and daily life in the Irish language. Building upon Irish 201, this course is an opportunity to further your Irish language learning [...]