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Prerequisites/Notes:
RUSS 250 or consent of instructor
Catalog Description :
This course will examine topics in Russian film. Topics may include specific genres (e.g. the sad comedy), the work of a director or tradition, films important for a specific historical moment (e.g. the Thaw or World War Two), or films devoted to a specific theme. Students will expand their Russian vocabulary, improve fluency, increase speaking confidence and gain cultural knowledge by viewing Russian films and analyzing the psychology of the characters. Throughout this course, students will be introduced to the practice of reading the filmic text using three structuring lenses: 1) history, 2) formal and generic elements, and 3) film criticism. May be repeated when topic is different.
Topic for Winter 2022: Love, Sex, And Family In Late Soviet And Post Soviet Film
In this course, we will discuss love, sex, and family as they are represented in a few late Soviet and post Soviet films. The films will include Moscow Does Not Believe In tears, Autumn Marathon, Piter FM, and Loveless. Students will develop the skills of narration, description, and the expression and support of opinions. Students will advance their listening, speaking, and writing skills. they will also enrich their understanding of vocabulary and grammar through regular writing assignments, classroom exercises, and discussions.
Attributes: Non-English Language Instructn, Cross-Listed Course, GER BA Language, GER BMUS Language, 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Term |
Winter Term 2022 |
Instructors |
Victoria Kononova |
Course |
FIST 287 |
Grade Mode |
Standard |
Title |
TOP: LOVE&SEX IN RUSSIAN FILM (A,M) |
Final Exam |
Monday, Mar 14, 2022 09:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
CRN |
1421 |
Status |
Active |
Class Time |
09:50 AM-11:00 AM MWF MAIN 402 |
Start-End Date |
Jan 03, 2022-Mar 16, 2022 |
Campus |
Appleton Main Campus |
Units |
6 |
Cross Listed as |
RUSS 287 |
Course materials |
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Maximum |
Number registered |
Total Registered in Crosslisted Group |
Enrollment: |
Unlimited |
1 |
6 |
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