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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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