Comparative Studies in Genre (414-0-1)

Topic

Russian Modernist Prose

Instructors

Nina Gourianova
847/491-2937
1880 Campus Dr. #3365
Office Hours: Wednesdays 1:00-2:00pm and by appointment

Meeting Info

Kresge 3364 Slavic Seminar Rm: Tues 3:00PM - 5:50PM

Overview of class

Russian Modernist Prose

This course is a general survey of Russian Prose of the early 20th century, with emphasis on Modernist works in the context of Formalist Theory. Readings are in Russian (or in both Russian and English translation where available) and include major works and short stories by Ivan Bunin and Maxim Gorky; Fedor Sologub, Andrei Platonov, Boris Pilniak, Mikhail Bulgakov, and others.

Learning Objectives

Acquired in-depth knowledge and understanding of Russian early 20th Prose, ability to argument and formulate your thesis, mastering comparative methodology and theoretical framework related to the material.

Class Materials (Required)

All materials available on CANVAS.