Ancient Masterpieces of World Literature

This course provides greater knowledge on how literary works are transformed by cultural exchanges and technological advances. It is offered by Harvard University through edX, an online education platform. 

The participants are taught the evolution of world literature from ancient oral-storytelling to modern writing technologies. It explores the significance of literature in understanding ancient and medieval civilizations through literary records such as epics and novels. The course also discusses the role of technology in advancing writing to inform the modern global audience.

Some of the course contents are:

• Homer and the Archaeology of the Classical Past (The Odyssey)
• West-Eastern Conversations (The 1001 Nights)
• The First National Epic (The Lusíads)