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Fall Term 2016 TOP: CONTEMP WOMEN'S WRITINGS - 5299 - RUSS 280
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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: Contemporary Women's Writings
In this course we will read and discuss selected short stories by contemporary Russian female writers (Victoria Tokareva, Dina Rubina, Liudmila Petrushevskaia). Topics include family and marriage, choice of a career and lifestyle, identity crisis, and personal growth. Through regular readings, class discussions, and writing assignments students will enrich their vocabulary and advance their Russian skills.



Attributes: Non-English Language Instructn, GER Humanities Div, GER BA Language, GER BMUS Language, 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs


Term

Fall Term 2016

Instructors

Victoria Kononova

Course

RUSS 280

Grade Mode

Standard

Title

TOP: CONTEMP WOMEN'S WRITINGS (A,M)

Final Exam

Tuesday, Nov 22, 2016 03:00 p.m. - 05:30 p.m.

CRN

5299

Status

Active

Class Time

09:50 AM-11:00 AM MWF MAIN 203

Start-End Date

Sep 12, 2016-Nov 22, 2016

Campus

Appleton Main Campus

Units

6

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Maximum

Number registered

Enrollment:

Unlimited

2