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Prerequisites/Notes:
RUSS 250 or consent of instructor
Catalog Description :
This course advances skills in reading, understanding, writing, and speaking Russian, with materials from the rich traditions of Russian literary culture. Readings include fiction, plays, and poetry. Conducted in Russian, with frequent writing and grammar assignments, in-class presentations, and occasional translation exercises. May be repeated for credit when topic is different.
Topic for Fall 2016: The Fantastic in 19th Century Russia
In this course, we will discuss how selected nineteenth-century Russian authors employed the device of the fantastic to explore questions of psychology, religion, education, social inequality, and politics. Readings include short stories by Pushkin and Gogol; fairy-tales by Pogorel’sky and Odoevsky; and poetic works by Zhukovsky and Nekrasov. Some readings will be supplemented with excerpts from film and animation. Students will advance their Russian skills through regular reading, writing, and presentation assignments.
Attributes: Non-English Language Instructn, GER Humanities Div, GER BA Language, GER BMUS Language, 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Term |
Fall Term 2015 |
Instructors |
Victoria Kononova |
Course |
RUSS 280 |
Grade Mode |
Standard |
Title |
TOP: THE FANTASTIC 19C RUSSIA (A,M) |
Final Exam |
Sunday, Nov 22, 2015 11:30 a.m. - 02:00 p.m. |
CRN |
5900 |
Status |
Active |
Class Time |
09:50 AM-11:00 AM MWF MAIN 306 |
Start-End Date |
Sep 14, 2015-Nov 24, 2015 |
Campus |
Appleton Main Campus |
Units |
6 |
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Maximum |
Number registered |
Enrollment: |
Unlimited |
8 |
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