A unique and exciting introduction to the genre and craft of historical fiction, for curious students, aspiring authors--anyone with a passion for the past. Read classics of the genre, encounter bestselling writers of historical fiction, and discover your own historical archive while interacting with a global community of interested readers.
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Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction
Universidad de VirginiaAcerca de este Curso
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Resultados profesionales del estudiante
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Nivel principiante
Aprox. 15 horas para completar
Inglés (English)
Subtítulos: Árabe (Arabic), Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Chino (simplificado), Italiano, Vietnamita, Coreano, Alemán (German), Ruso (Russian), Turco (Turkish), Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)
Resultados profesionales del estudiante
33%
comenzó una nueva carrera después de completar estos cursos
17%
consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso
Certificado para compartir
Obtén un certificado al finalizar
100 % en línea
Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.
Fechas límite flexibles
Restablece las fechas límite en función de tus horarios.
Nivel principiante
Aprox. 15 horas para completar
Inglés (English)
Subtítulos: Árabe (Arabic), Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Chino (simplificado), Italiano, Vietnamita, Coreano, Alemán (German), Ruso (Russian), Turco (Turkish), Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)
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Universidad de Virginia
A premier institution of higher education, The University of Virginia offers outstanding academics, world-class faculty, and an inspiring, supportive environment. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University is guided by his vision of discovery, innovation, and development of the full potential of students from all walks of life. Through these courses, global learners have an opportunity to study with renowned scholars and thought leaders.
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
1 hora para completar
Course Roadmap
In this module Professor Holsinger poses a working definition of historical fiction and sets expectations for the course content and assignments.
1 hora para completar
2 videos (Total 21 minutos), 2 lecturas
2 videos
How to Get the Most out of this Course8m
2 lecturas
How to Use Discussion Forums10m
Get to Know Your Classmates10m
2 horas para completar
What is Historical Fiction?
In this module Professor Holsinger details the history of the historical fiction novel through the 18th and 19th centuries.
2 horas para completar
6 videos (Total 82 minutos)
6 videos
The Pre-History of Historical Fiction12m
From Archive to Novel12m
Differentiating fiction and history in the 18th and 19th century10m
A look at Sir Walter Scott and work of the 18th century12m
The global reach of the historical fiction genre21m
1 ejercicio de práctica
What Is Historical Fiction?30m
1 hora para completar
Poetry and Exile in Ancient Rome: Jane Alison
In this module author and professor Jane Alison interacts with the seminar class students of Professor Holsinger’s at UVa to discuss her experience writing “The Love Artist.”
1 hora para completar
4 videos (Total 78 minutos)
4 videos
Using characters to set the set the historical context21m
An indepth look at the characters and story19m
Some challenges in historical fiction writing19m
2 horas para completar
Two Centuries of Historical Fiction
This module reviews the history of historical fiction looking at major works and authors from the 18th and 19th century including The Leatherstocking Tales, William Wells Brown, and Charles Dickens.
2 horas para completar
4 videos (Total 60 minutos)
4 videos
Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales (continued)15m
Brown's "Clotel": Slavery, Fiction, and a Founding Father14m
Dickens and the French Revolution: "A Tale of Two Cities"15m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Two Centuries of Historical Fiction 30m
Reseñas
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por TT9 de oct. de 2015
Lovely course for historical fiction enthusiast. There's a wonderful reading list required to read as well as multiple guest speakers besides the professor to help explain more about the genre.
por PR2 de abr. de 2020
I have learned a lot about historical fiction in english novels, the seminars with the authors were excellent. I am argentinian and it has broaden my spectrum about writing and how to do it.
por JC16 de sep. de 2020
I'm not sure why I took this course. I'm glad I did. I enjoyed all the books and the interaction with authors. This was a way to experience literature without writting 5 papers on a book.
por AB4 de oct. de 2020
Too good! The instructor was way too awesome. I am not from Arts or Literature background yet understood everything easily. The author interactions were a really good learning experience
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