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Academic Year 2000/2001

The Beginnings of the Russian Short Story
RUSS 209 SP
Crosslistings:
REES 209

This course will follow the growth of Russian realist prose through the 19th century, focusing on three genres: romances, horror tales and tales of the poor clerk. Taught in Russian, the course is designed for both native speakers and advanced students of Russian.

MAJOR READINGS

All readings will be in Russian. Karamzin, BEDNAYA LIZA Pushkin, POVESTI BELKINA, PIKOVAYA DAMA Lermontov, TAMAN' Gogol, VII, NOS, SHINEL Dostoevsky, GOSPODIN PROKHARCHIN Nekrasov, PETERBURGSKIE UGLY Chekhov, SKRIPKA ROTSHILDA, STUDENT

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two short papers, one term paper; short class presentations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA RUSS    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: RUSS202 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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