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Studies in 20th-Century Russian Literature (1900-1930s) (438-0-1)

Topic

Studies in 20th Century Russian Literature (1940s-

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 3:30PM - 6:20PM

Overview of class

Studies in 20th-Century Russian Literature (1940s-2020s)
This course is a 2nd part of our 20-21 centuries Russian Prose survey. It is focused on Russian Soviet and Post-Soviet Prose of the 20th century. This year emphasis is on Soviet Russian literature after 1940-s, and contemporary Russian prose in the wider sociopolitical and cultural context. Discussion in English. Readings in Russian (or in both Russian and English where available.)

Evaluation Method

Class participation and contributions to discussion, weekly presentations, final exam/paper

Weekly readings and related short presentations (5-10 min each on the topics assigned by instructor); one 30 min presentation on the topic of your choice (upon instructor's approval); choice of final written 2 hour-long exam (2 essay questions) or final research paper (15-25pp).