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Academic Year 2004/2005
Tolstoy and Chekhov
RUSS 252 SP
A study of Tolstoy's and Chekhov's writings as dialogues with their times, including the dialogue between Chekhov and Tolstoy.
MAJOR READINGS
Tolstoy, CHILDHOOD, THE COSSACKS, WAR AND PEACE (Book 7-First Epilogue), KREUTZER SONATA, THE DEATH OF IVAN ILYCH, HADZHI MURAD, Selected stories and letters.
Chekhov, selected stories, SAKHALIN ISLAND, SEAGULL, UNCLE
VANYA, THREE SISTERS, THE CHERRY
ORCHARD, Selected letters.
Gorky, REMINISCENCES OF TOLSTOY AND CHEKHOV, LOWER DEPTHS.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Short papers and final exam.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Extensive reading, email exchange of discussion topics, active participation in class discussions.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RUSS
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005
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