15 Best Literature Courses on edX
We compared 15 Literature courses currently listed on edX, priced from $30.00 to $536.40. 10 come from a named university or institution, including Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, University of California, Berkeley and University of Cambridge. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $30.00 – $536.40
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "literature" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $30.00 to $536.40, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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The Essence of Leadership: Explorations from Literature
Offered by Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
What does it mean to lead by example? Enter the world of classic literature and explore different aspects of leadership embodied by strong, and sometimes quirky characters and complex situations that pose dilemmas.
$149.00listed price -
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AP® English Literature & Composition – Part 1: Stories
Offered by University of California, Berkeley
Enhance your ability to read and write about great literature in preparation for the AP® English Literature & Composition exam.
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Capstone: Bringing it all together
Offered by University of Cambridge
Having completed the seven other courses in the MicroMasters in Writing for Performance and Entertainment Industries, this course gives you the opportunity to put it all together. The course webinar will focus on the ass...
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Theo-Humanism: God's Ways in Today's World
Offered by Georgetown University
This course is based on a classical method of theology that begins from the workings of our own humanity. Drawing on a heritage of humanistic literature, enriched by the work of university experts across disciplines, thi...
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Shakespeare's Life, Work, and Characters
Offered by Harvard University
This course offers a deep exploration of Shakespeare's life, work, and the array of characters that populate his plays. You'll get to understand the historical and cultural context in which he wrote, providing valuable i...
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Bachelor of Arts in English
Offered by Maryville University
The Bachelor of Arts in English on edX offers a comprehensive exploration of literature, writing, and cultural analysis. This degree empowers students to develop critical thinking and communication skills, enabling them...
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The Power of Words
Offered by The University of Tokyo
This course examines how words retain power amidst crises, focusing on Japanese and English literature. It explores how words aid in resilience and self-renewal. Emphasis is on understanding form's role in texts and soci...
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Gender and Intersectionality
Offered by The University of Iceland
Gender intersects with everything. Using examples from popular culture, classical literature, and history, this course will teach you how to analyze religious texts and traditions, class divisions, racial inequality, sex...
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Buddhism Through Its Scriptures.
Offered by Harvard University
Learn about the rich and diverse beliefs and practices of Buddhists across time and place. Experience Buddhism through its scriptures, both relationally as well as academically.
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edX MOOC / Non-creditGriego clásico
Offered by Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Griego clásico offers an engaging exploration of Classical Greek, focusing on the language's structure and its literary applications. This course aims to enhance your understanding of ancient texts, giving you valuable i...
$78.30listed price -
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Shakespeare’s Othello: The Moor
Offered by Harvard University
Explore acts of storytelling in Shakespeare's Othello alongside world-class artists who interpret Othello's story in new forms and contexts today.
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Italian Language and Culture: Intermediate (2025-2026)
Offered by Wellesley College
Improve your Italian language skills and expand your vocabulary while you learn about Italian art, literature and contemporary society.
$59.00listed price -
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Cosmopolitan Tang: Aristocratic Culture in China
Offered by Harvard University
Explore the reunification of China under the Tang with a focus on aristocratic culture — from poetry to calligraphy to literature.
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China Humanities: The Individual in Chinese Culture
Offered by Harvard University
Explore Chinese history and culture from the perspective of the individual through philosophical texts, literary works, and art.
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Shakespeare Matters
Offered by Adelaide University
Learn about iconic Shakespeare plays and their influence through a focus on emotions such as love, hate, and jealousy.
$139.00listed price
Best Literature Courses on edX compared
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