| Fall Term 2026 TOP: LOVE,SEX&FAMILY IN FILM - 5352 - RUSS 387 |
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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. TOPICS FOR Fall 2026: Love, Sex and Family in Late Soviet and Post-Soviet Film PREREQUISITES: RUSS 250 or consent of instructor In this course, we will discuss topics of love, sex, and family as they are shown in a few late Soviet and post-Soviet films (e.g., Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears, Autumn Marathon, How I Became a Russian, etc.). Topics for discussion include falling in love, searching for a partner, getting married, building a family, and various aspects of a relationship (love, sex, trust, adultery). These films will give us a glimpse into the late Soviet, post-Soviet, and contemporary Russian culture of relationships and family. Students will advance their listening, speaking, and writing skills and enrich their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar through regular writing assignments and in-class exercises and discussions. Attributes: Non-English Language Instructn, Cross-Listed Course, GER Humanities Div, GER BA Language, GER BMUS Language, 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
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