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RUSS207

Popular Culture in Russia: From Perestroika to the Present
RUSS207 SP

Next Offered in 9798 SP

This course is an interdisciplinary survey of Russian popular culture and the changes "perestroika" and "glasnost" brought to it. We will focus on what is new about the Russian cultural scene now, attempt to find the roots of change in the past, understand what is different and what has stayed the same. Major topics will include youth culture (rock music, parties and groups), popular media (TV, newspapers, and film), the arts (theater, art literature). Through literary and historical texts, works of visual art, and film, and lectures by visiting experts, students will be introduced to the social and cultural climate from which perestroika emerged and which continues to influence changes in Russian life.

MAJOR READINGS

H. Smith, THE RUSSIANS
R. Kayser, RUSSIA
D. Remnick, LENIN'S TOMB
J. Billington, THE ICON AND THE AXE
GLASNOST: Anthology of Russian Literature under Gorbachev

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three papers. One oral presentation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

No prior knowledge of Russian language or history required. Conducted in English. 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. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA RUSS

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997




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