Literary course: meaning, definitions and examples

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literary course

 

[ ˈlɪt(ə)rəri ˈkɔːs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

education

A course of study focused on the analysis and appreciation of literature, typically offered at the university level. It involves the study of various literary genres, periods, and authors to develop critical thinking and writing skills.

Synonyms

literary studies, literature course.

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Word Description / Examples
literary course

Used to refer to an academic class or a series of lessons focused on the analysis and study of literature. Typically used in an educational setting.

  • I enrolled in a literary course to understand more about classic novels.
  • She took a literary course that focused on Shakespeare's plays.
literature course

Very similar to 'literary course,' this phrase is also used to describe an academic class dealing with literature. It is more common and can be used interchangeably with 'literary course' in most educational contexts.

  • I'm looking for a literature course that covers contemporary American authors.
  • She excelled in her literature course this semester.
literary studies

This phrase is often used to describe the field or discipline of studying literature as a broader academic pursuit. It encompasses various theories and methodologies for analyzing texts.

  • His major is in literary studies, with a focus on postmodern literature.
  • Literary studies help develop critical thinking and analytical skills.

Examples of usage

  • It was in my literary course that I discovered my love for Shakespearean tragedies.
  • The literary course delved into the works of modernist poets such as T.S. Eliot and Ezra Pound.

Translations

Translations of the word "literary course" in other languages:

🇵🇹 curso literário

🇮🇳 साहित्यिक पाठ्यक्रम

🇩🇪 literarischer Kurs

🇮🇩 kursus sastra

🇺🇦 літературний курс

🇵🇱 kurs literacki

🇯🇵 文学講座 (ぶんがくこうざ)

🇫🇷 cours littéraire

🇪🇸 curso literario

🇹🇷 edebi kurs

🇰🇷 문학 과정 (munhak gwajeong)

🇸🇦 دورة أدبية

🇨🇿 literární kurz

🇸🇰 literárny kurz

🇨🇳 文学课程 (wénxué kèchéng)

🇸🇮 literarni tečaj

🇮🇸 bókmenntanámskeið

🇰🇿 әдеби курс

🇬🇪 ლიტერატურული კურსი

🇦🇿 ədəbiyyat kursu

🇲🇽 curso literario

Etymology

The term 'literary course' originated in the mid-19th century as universities began to offer specialized courses in literature. These courses aimed to provide students with a deeper understanding of literary works and their cultural significance. Over time, literary courses have evolved to encompass a wide range of genres, styles, and movements in literature.