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Literature
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13160 min13-part Literature course86 CQ
In this course, tour the artistic and literary merits of video games with The Game Professor, including discussions of popular gaming topics and in-depth analyses of four games.
with The Game ProfessorIn this course, tour the artistic and literary merits of video games with The Game Professor, including discussions of popular gaming topics and in-depth analyses of four games.
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452 min4-part Literature course27 CQ
In this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
with Gregory SadlerIn this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
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10101 min10-part Literature course57 CQ
Have you ever wondered why video games are so violent? This course seeks to answer that question with an examination of violent themes in popular pieces of interactive art known as video games.
with The Game ProfessorHave you ever wondered why video games are so violent? This course seeks to answer that question with an examination of violent themes in popular pieces of interactive art known as video games.
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13 minLiterature lesson7 CQ
In this lesson, get an in-depth reading of William Blake’s two poems, both titled “The Chimney Sweep," and explore the nuances of Blake's social commentary.
with Elizabeth DeanIn this lesson, get an in-depth reading of William Blake’s two poems, both titled “The Chimney Sweep," and explore the nuances of Blake's social commentary.
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4 minFREELiterature lessonFree3 CQ
Learn about William Blake's masterful poem! Enjoy a complete reading of the poem, then dig into some literary analysis that puts the poem in historical context.
with Elizabeth DeanLearn about William Blake's masterful poem! Enjoy a complete reading of the poem, then dig into some literary analysis that puts the poem in historical context.
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8 minFREELiterature Worldly CurioFree5 CQ
Wendell Steavenson's debut novel offers a nuanced portrait of the gulf between the West and the Arab world.
with PRI's The WorldWendell Steavenson's debut novel offers a nuanced portrait of the gulf between the West and the Arab world.
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34 minFREELiterature lessonFree18 CQ
From other planets to our own future, writers can take us places we've never seen. Authors Cory Doctorow, N.K. Jemisin, and Annalee Newitz are among them.
with Science FridayFrom other planets to our own future, writers can take us places we've never seen. Authors Cory Doctorow, N.K. Jemisin, and Annalee Newitz are among them.
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5 minFREELiterature Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
Writer Viet Thanh Nguyen lives the insider-outsider life of a refugee. His fictional depictions of the effects of displacement has earned him a MacArthur "ge...
with PRI's The WorldWriter Viet Thanh Nguyen lives the insider-outsider life of a refugee. His fictional depictions of the effects of displacement has earned him a MacArthur "ge...
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5 minFREELiterature Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
“Reading books is a human right,” says bookseller Bijan Khalili, who runs Ketab Corporation, a Persian bookstore in Los Angeles. It started as a simple servi...
with PRI's The World“Reading books is a human right,” says bookseller Bijan Khalili, who runs Ketab Corporation, a Persian bookstore in Los Angeles. It started as a simple servi...
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5 minFREELiterature Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
It's been a little over a year since Auschwitz survivor and Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel died. His only child, Elisha Wiesel, says he plans to carry ...
with PRI's The WorldIt's been a little over a year since Auschwitz survivor and Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel died. His only child, Elisha Wiesel, says he plans to carry ...
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3 minFREELiterature Nerdy CurioFree2 CQ
In today's Nerdy Curio from Engines of our Ingenuity, how Mary Shelley was inspired by the day's technology to write Frankenstein.
In today's Nerdy Curio from Engines of our Ingenuity, how Mary Shelley was inspired by the day's technology to write Frankenstein.
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4 minFREELiterature lessonFree3 CQ
The music legend, whose poetic lyrics have influenced generations of fans, won the Nobel Literature Prize on Thursday — the first songwriter to win the award...
with PRI's The WorldThe music legend, whose poetic lyrics have influenced generations of fans, won the Nobel Literature Prize on Thursday — the first songwriter to win the award...
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12132 min12-part Grammar course73 CQ
Clear writing matters because ideas matter! In this comprehensive writing course, learn about brevity, style, grammar, tone, and structure, and use a rubric to evaluate your own writing.
with Stuart Mill EnglishClear writing matters because ideas matter! In this comprehensive writing course, learn about brevity, style, grammar, tone, and structure, and use a rubric to evaluate your own writing.
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13160 min13-part Literature course86 CQ
In this course, tour the artistic and literary merits of video games with The Game Professor, including discussions of popular gaming topics and in-depth analyses of four games.
with The Game ProfessorIn this course, tour the artistic and literary merits of video games with The Game Professor, including discussions of popular gaming topics and in-depth analyses of four games.
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433 min4-part US History course19 CQ
In this course, Mr. Striplin presents fun history lessons on the first presidents of the United States—Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison— and shows how they shaped America as a nation.
In this course, Mr. Striplin presents fun history lessons on the first presidents of the United States—Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison— and shows how they shaped America as a nation.
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1049 min10-part French course31 CQ
Want to learn the basics of French, but not sure where to begin? Get your feet wet in this fun 10 Days of French course designed for beginners. Get your French conversation skills quickly up to speed!
with Parler FrançaisWant to learn the basics of French, but not sure where to begin? Get your feet wet in this fun 10 Days of French course designed for beginners. Get your French conversation skills quickly up to speed!
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354 min3-part Philosophy course29 CQ
Do humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
with Gregory SadlerDo humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
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774 min7-part World History course40 CQ
Rabbi Troster of GreenFaith covers the history of how the compilation of significant disparate cultural views and purposes into the Torah and Tanakh changed life in ancient Israel.
Rabbi Troster of GreenFaith covers the history of how the compilation of significant disparate cultural views and purposes into the Torah and Tanakh changed life in ancient Israel.
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16342 min16-part Philosophy course180 CQ
In this comprehensive 16-part course from Professor Gregory Sadler on the philosophy of religion, learn all about the nature of religion, arguments for and against the existence of God, and much more.
with Gregory SadlerIn this comprehensive 16-part course from Professor Gregory Sadler on the philosophy of religion, learn all about the nature of religion, arguments for and against the existence of God, and much more.
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5 minFREEReligious Studies Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
Many people of the Christian faith would be surprised to learn that Jesus is mentioned dozens of times in the Quran. Ultimately, Muslims and Christians disag...
with PRI's The WorldMany people of the Christian faith would be surprised to learn that Jesus is mentioned dozens of times in the Quran. Ultimately, Muslims and Christians disag...
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5 minFREEReligious Studies Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
Many people of the Christian faith would be surprised to learn that Jesus is mentioned dozens of times in the Quran. Ultimately, Muslims and Christians disag...
with PRI's The WorldMany people of the Christian faith would be surprised to learn that Jesus is mentioned dozens of times in the Quran. Ultimately, Muslims and Christians disag...
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5 minFREEReligious Studies Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
A variety of religions are thriving in post-Mao China.
with PRI's The WorldA variety of religions are thriving in post-Mao China.