World Literature Institute

Since ancient times, literature has provided readers a place to explore and examine the universals of the human condition, and it has forged links to past civilizations and their prevailing ideas and mores.  Literature not only bridges past and present, it also extends across geographically and culturally divergent groups, and allows people to feel a connection, despite their differences.

The World Literature Institute believes that the study of literature from ancient to contemporary, and across regions, cultures, and languages, provides valuable insights into the nature of human thought, existence, and social development.

For that reason, the World Literature Institute strives to provide a comprehensive slate of courses made available for any time, any where access for any individual motivated to engage in the study of works of literature.

The World Literature Institute is an educational institution specializing in literature, offering lifelong learning programs, with the aim of serving all learners, including non-traditional students and working professionals.

The World Literature Institute's mission is to promote understanding and harmony between the peoples of different cultures of the world by overcoming language barriers, through scholarly study and research in world literature.