Class with Mason
School of Literary Studies
I started this platform in 2021 during the pandemic to share notes and lectures with my students, and it's been growing ever since. I have been teaching in the Department of English Language & Literature at Shah Abdul Latif University since 2018, and everything I upload here is completely free. None of this would work without the contributors who share their notes, articles, and lessons. Thank you to every student, reader, and teacher who's part of this. Keep sharing your work!
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Radical Literary Inquiry
An academic journal exploring literature, theory, ecology, culture, and power through critical and interdisciplinary inquiry.
Literary Dictionaries
Definitions, terms and key concepts in literature.
Social Ecology for Kids
Explore nature, community, kindness, and big ideas through stories, rhymes, activities, and curious questions.
History of English Literature
Trace the evolution of English literature from Old English to the modern age through major periods, authors, and literary movements.
Literary Movements
Discover the major movements that shaped literary thought.
Critical Literary Theory
Critical frameworks used to analyse and interpret texts.
Shakespeare Studies
Dive into the works and world of William Shakespeare.
Literary Biographies
Biographies of poets, authors, novelists, and critical theorists.
Mythology Stories
Myths, legends, gods, heroes, and ancient tales from cultures around the world.
The Academic Grinch
Sharp takes and commentary from the angry academic.
Language Lab
Your gateway to mastering English language skills.
Job Prep Centre
Online quizzes and resources to prepare for jobs.
Masterclass Series
Deep dives into topics that deserve more than a quick tip, with detailed guides you can actually use.
Famous Speeches
Explore great speeches from history, politics, literature, and influential figures.
The Curious Mind
Exploring literature beyond the familiar through curious questions, ideas, genres, movements, books, and writers.
Carter's Composer
Compose poetry, academic writing, and fiction with synonyms, rhymes, and more.
Mobile-First Slides
Presentation slides designed for mobile-first learning.
Literary Web Stories
Immersive short tales from literature, poetry and myth — tap, swipe and listen.
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