Literature Course Content and Authors

Literature Course Content and Authors

Assessment

Interactive Video

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English

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11th - 12th Grade

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Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video is a detailed walkthrough of a free Harvard University literature course. It covers various literary works and authors, including Guta, the Epic of Gilgamesh, Homer's Odyssey, Thousand and One Nights, Tale of Genji, and more. The speaker shares personal experiences, study tips, and recommended readings, emphasizing the importance of taking notes and exploring different translations. The course spans 12 weeks, requiring 5-7 hours of weekly study, and aims to deepen understanding of classic literature from different cultures.

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14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main benefit of taking notes during the Harvard literature course?

To share with friends

To improve handwriting

To avoid watching the videos

To help with test preparation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the focus of the first part of the course?

Lu Xun

Homer

Goethe

Voltaire

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which translation of the Epic of Gilgamesh is recommended for public domain access?

Andrew George

R Campbell Thompson

Robert Fagles

William F Fleming

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which books of The Odyssey are advised for reading in the course?

Books 1 to 4

Books 17 to 20

Books 5 to 12

Books 13 to 16

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which translation of the Thousand and One Nights is recommended for modern English readers?

R Campbell Thompson

Richard Francis Burton

Andrew George

H Haddawy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which translation of The Tale of Genji is recommended for public domain access?

H Haddawy

Edward G Seidensticker

R Campbell Thompson

Royal Tyler

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of The Lusiads in literature?

It is a modern novel

It is a national epic

It is a collection of short stories

It is a play

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