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Academic Year 2005/2006


Dostoevsky
RUSS 251 FA

Crosslistings:
REES 251

This course is a reading of Dostoevsky's major works in the context of Russian intellectual history and Russian and West European literature of the mid-19th century.

MAJOR READINGS

Frank, DOSTOEVSKY, Volumes I and II
Dostoevsky, POOR PEOPLE; THE DOUBLE; WHITE NIGHTS; NOTES FROM THE DEAD HOUSE; NOTES FROM UNDERGROUND; CRIME AND PUNISHMENT; THE DEVILS; THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV
Turgenev, FATHERS AND SONS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four to five one-page papers which prepare discussion questions; one longer paper; a mid-term and final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Literature in translation. Critical articles available on reserve will be required reading. Even if you are not pre-enrolled in this class, come to the first class and the instructor will sign your add slip. There is no need to talk to the instructor in advance; all students will be admitted.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006


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