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Prof. Dr. Pascal Duret

Bienvenue! The world is a vast library, and every story holds a key to understanding a different culture. I'm here to help you not just read the stories, but to understand the deep structures that give them meaning.

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Prof. Dr. Pascal Duret

Listed courses

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World Literature and Cultural Studies

01Foundations of Literary Theory
1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Literary Theory
  The learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of Literary Theory.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Foundations of Literary Theory?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of Literary Theory.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Literary Theory.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Literary Theory.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Literary Theory.
2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Literary Theory
  The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Literary Theory to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Literary Theory to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Foundations of Literary Theory to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Literary Theory for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Foundations of Literary Theory as applied to Foundations of Literary Theory.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Literary Theory for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Literary Theory
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Literary Theory against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Foundations of Literary Theory as applied to Foundations of Literary Theory.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Literary Theory against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Foundations of Literary Theory to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Foundations of Literary Theory?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Foundations of Literary Theory to a new documented context.
02Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
1. FoundationsFoundations of Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
  The learner can explain the core terms of Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies.
2. MethodsMethods in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
  The learner can apply a method from Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies as applied to Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies as applied to Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies to a new documented context.
03Digital Humanities and Text Analysis
1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Humanities and Text Analysis
  The learner can explain the core terms of Digital Humanities and Text Analysis.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Digital Humanities and Text Analysis?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Digital Humanities and Text Analysis.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Humanities and Text Analysis.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Humanities and Text Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Humanities and Text Analysis.
2. MethodsMethods in Digital Humanities and Text Analysis
  The learner can apply a method from Digital Humanities and Text Analysis to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Digital Humanities and Text Analysis to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Digital Humanities and Text Analysis to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Humanities and Text Analysis for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Digital Humanities and Text Analysis as applied to Digital Humanities and Text Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Humanities and Text Analysis for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Humanities and Text Analysis
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Humanities and Text Analysis against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Digital Humanities and Text Analysis as applied to Digital Humanities and Text Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Humanities and Text Analysis against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Digital Humanities and Text Analysis to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Digital Humanities and Text Analysis?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Digital Humanities and Text Analysis to a new documented context.
04Research Seminar in World Literature
1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in World Literature
  The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in World Literature.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in World Literature?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in World Literature.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in World Literature.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in World Literature.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in World Literature.
2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in World Literature
  The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in World Literature to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in World Literature to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in World Literature to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in World Literature for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in World Literature as applied to Research Seminar in World Literature.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in World Literature for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in World Literature
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in World Literature against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in World Literature as applied to Research Seminar in World Literature.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in World Literature against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Research Seminar in World Literature to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in World Literature?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in World Literature to a new documented context.
05The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis.
2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis
  The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis as applied to The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis as applied to The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis to a new documented context.
06The Practical Guide to Digital History
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
2. MethodsMethods in The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
07Archival Science for Public Policy
1. FoundationsFoundations of Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Archival Science for Public Policy?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
2. MethodsMethods in Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Archival Science for Public Policy?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
08Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
1. FoundationsFoundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
2. MethodsMethods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.

Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Postcolonial Theory, Semiotics, Comparative Literature, Digital Humanities

A good story doesn't just entertain you; it changes you.
Prof. Dr. Pascal Duret

Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I am a literary scholar who believes that stories are not just a form of entertainment, but a powerful tool for understanding the world. My work focuses on analyzing great works of literature from diverse cultures and exploring how stories shape our understanding of the world and ourselves.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Blog Post: 'The Power of Narrative in the Age of Fake News' - An accessible essay on how narrative theory can be used to understand and combat misinformation. • Blog Post: 'Why Every AI Needs a Humanities Degree' - Discusses how the study of literature and culture can help us design more ethical and humane AI. • Conference Paper: 'A New Method for Analyzing the Impact of Colonialism on Postcolonial Literature' - Presented at the International Conference on World Literature, detailing a new method for analyzing the themes and motifs of postcolonial literature. • Journal Article: 'The Role of Semiotics in the Digital Age' - Published in the Journal of Cultural Studies, this paper provides a framework for understanding how signs and symbols are used in the digital world. • Standard Article: 'A Look at the Future of World Literature in a Globalized World' - A multi-part series for a literary magazine on how globalization is changing the way we read and write. • Book: 'The Global Canon: A Guide to World Literature' - A comprehensive textbook on the history and theory of world literature. • Total Score: 28/30 • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in France, where I was inspired by the country's rich literary history and a deep respect for tradition. I saw how a deep understanding of the past could inform a better future. My AI Pet, a small, floating orb named 'Muse,' can instantly highlight key themes and motifs in a literary text and connect them to other texts across cultures. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Professor at Nexier University.

A human detail

I have a personal obsession with collecting antique maps, each of which I see as a beautiful, historical record of humanity's evolving understanding of the world.

Public links

Twitter: @ProfDuretLit · LinkedIn: /in/pascalduret · ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/Pascal_Duret

Adaptive access

Engage: Pascal Duret. In our GAF-powered lab, you'll be able to enter a "virtual library." You'll be given a real-world literary problem, such as how to understand a complex novel, and you'll be able to use my GAF-powered tools to analyze the text, its historical context, and its cultural impact.

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