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Prerequisites/Notes:
Sophomore standing and one course in Russian language, literature, or history
Catalog Description :
An interdisciplinary course examining the relationship between politics and culture in Russia since the 18th century through the close analysis of a specific historical theme. Emphasis is placed on reading and discussing literary texts, historical primary sources, and, where applicable, watching films. Possible themes include: Power and Culture in the Russian Revolution, 1900-1936; The Soviet 1960s; and The Agony of Populism: Terrorism and Literature in Russia's Nineteenth Century. Not open to students who have previously received, or need to receive credit for HIST 423. (G&C)
Topic for Spring 2018: Power and Culture in the Russian Revolution
A study of the relationship between politics, art, and everyday life in Russia’s revolutionary era. Among the topics studied are: prominent artistic movements such as symbolism, futurism, and constructivism; ideological debates about the role of culture in revolutionary times; efforts to transform the everyday lives of ordinary people by means of propaganda, popular entertainment, and design; and the development of socialist realism. Emphasis is placed on analyzing and discussing historical primary sources and literary texts, works of fine and applied art, and films in a seminar-style format.
Attributes: Cross-Listed Course, GER Humanities Div, 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Term |
Spring Term 2018 |
Instructors |
Peter A. Blitstein, Peter John Thomas |
Course |
RUSS 323 |
Grade Mode |
Standard |
Title |
TOP: POWR/CULT RUSS REVOLUTN |
Final Exam |
Tuesday, Jun 05, 2018 03:00 p.m. - 05:30 p.m. |
CRN |
3640 |
Status |
Active |
Class Time |
12:30 PM-02:20 PM TR MAIN 402 |
Start-End Date |
Mar 26, 2018-Jun 06, 2018 |
Campus |
Appleton Main Campus |
Units |
6 |
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Maximum |
Number registered |
Number on waitlist |
Seats available |
Enrollment: |
20 |
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20 |
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