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Free Online Courses |
Reading in the Digital Age This course is for people from all walks of life who enjoy reading and would like to know how literary scholars interpret texts in the digital age. It introduces you to a variety of ways of interpreting literary texts. Through the course, you will become familiar with established, professional reading practices as well as newer, computer-driven reading techniques. Duration: 6 weeks 4 hours pw 2 August |
Exploring English: Shakespeare This course is aimed at high school students and university students who wish to learn more about Shakespeare. The first week will look at Shakespeare’s life and times. For the rest of the course, we will look closely at a different play each week. Shakespearean actors will help us explore the universal themes in Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, The Tempest and Macbeth. Our video tutor will guide you through the course and look at the words and phrases that Shakespeare introduced to the English language. Duration: 6 weeks 2 hours pw 16 July |
The European Discovery of China This course is aimed at anyone with an interest in Chinese, European or world history. It focuses on when and how the West first approached China. We will look at China’s place in the world and connections to the West via the Silk Road, the rise of Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire, and finally the Ming dynasty. We’ll analyse this period of Chinese history through the eyes of Western travellers from the 13th to the 17th century. What these Western travellers saw, what they didn’t see—that’s the story that we will uncover in this course. Duration: 8 weeks 6 hours pw 6 July |
Introduction to Italian Do you love Italian art, cinema and fashion? Have you been dreaming of visiting cities like Venice, Rome and Florence? Have you always wanted to learn Italian and get to know Italian culture? If the answers are yes, then this free online course is perfect for you. Over six weeks you will develop the skills to communicate in common conversational situations, for instance: how to introduce yourself and talk about your interests. You will also understand Italian people and lifestyle. The course is for people who are interested in discovering Italian language and culture. Duration: 6 weeks 3 hours pw Join now—started 10 June |
【1】When you take Reading in the Digital Age, you will ________.
A. talk about your hobbies
B. look at literary scholars’ life
C. learn ways of understanding texts
D. develop skills to introduce yourself
【2】Exploring English: Shakespeare is designed for ________.
A. actors B. students
C. scholars D. video tutors
【3】What can people do in The European Discovery of China?
A. Learn about Chinese history.
B. Get to know Chinese travellers.
C. Share some discoveries in Europe.
D. Compare China with European countries.
【4】What is the subject of these online courses?
A. Languages and cultures. B. Sports and health.
C. Nature and environment. D. Arts and media.