German literature from 1770 to 1830. Close examination of representative texts from the periods of Sturm und Drang, classicism, and romanticism. Emphasizes philosophical and social background. Department enforced prereq., GRMN 3020 (minimum grade C-).
Intensive study of a particular literary period, author, or genre. Secondary sources are used. Course content differs each time. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours when topic varies. Department enforced prereq., GRMN 3020 (minimum grade C-).
Examines the experience of Russian Jews from the late 19th century to the present through fiction and films dealing with challenges of co-existence of Jews and their neighbors; Bolshevik Revolution, Stalinism, Holocaust, post-Stalin period; place of Jews as individuals and a minority within Russian and Soviet society; and emigration to America and elsewhere at the turn of the century. Taught in English.Recommended prereq., any 1000 or 2000-level undergraduate literature course. Same as JWST 4401. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
Focuses on close reading of major novels and other works by Dostoevsky, one of the most important psychological novelists in modern literature, a profound religious thinker, and the greatest crime novelist in the world. Taught in English. Same as RUSS 5431.
Examines the development of Tolstoy's thought and literary style through study of the novel War and Peace and short works from different periods of Tolstoy's writing. Taught in English. Recommended prereq., lower division literature course. Same as RUSS 5441.
Required of students who desire the recommendation of the department for secondary school teaching positions. For student teaching in German, see EDUC 4712 under the School of Education. Requisites: Restricted to School of Education (EDUC) undergraduates only
Analyzes the life and creative works of the author of some of the funniest and some of the gloomiest stories in Russian literature. Examines Chekhov's major plays that laid the foundation for modernist theatre. Taught in English. Same as RUSS 5451.
Part of the supervised student teaching in a secondary school required for state certification to teach German. Requisites: Restricted to School of Education (EDUC) undergraduates only
Examines issues facing women in 20th-21st century Russia, based on study of current events, history, literature, posters and film. Studies images of women as amazons and rebels, salon hostesses and poets, New Soviet Women and women in combat, prostitutes and mothers. Taught in English. Recommended prereq., lower level literature or culture course. Same as WMST 4471 and RUSS 5471. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.
Explores the tradition of dissent and opposition in Russian culture, from the medieval period to present, approaching forms of rebellion (religious, political, social, aesthetic) in historical context. This survey in intellectual history will trace this phenomenon across historical documents, literary texts, film, and the fine and performing arts, pairing these primary materials with readings in Russian history. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context. Taught in English. Same as RUSS 5481.
Provides a broader basis for the work of literature, viewing it from various cultural perspectives. Specific content of course is defined by the instructor. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours when topic varies. Taught in English.
Emphasizes Nietzsche's major writings from 1872 to 1888 with particular attention to the critique of Western values. Includes a systematic exploration of doctrines, concepts, and ideas leading to the values of creativity. Taught in English. Same as HUMN 4502. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: ideals and values. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Provides the opportunity to examine major issues in German philosophical, social, and religious thought from the end of German idealism to existentialism and critical theory. Emphasizes the relationship between ideas and social and political action. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours when topic varies. Taught in English.
Systematic study of the Faust motif in Western literature, with major emphasis on Faust I and II by Goethe and Thomas Mann's Doctor Faustus. Taught in English. Same as GRMN 5504, COML 5504 and HUMN 4504. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
Examines the articulation of the German bourgeoisie during critical periods in German history. Looks at specific groups and their participation in German public culture, e.g., writers, artists, journalists, academics, and political figures. Students work closely with a faculty advisor during the semester and are expected to produce a major research paper. Department enforced prereq., GRMN 3020 (minimum grade C-). Requisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) German (GRMN) or School of Education (EDUC) majors only.
Surveys background of Russian literature from 1800 to1900. Russian writers and literary problems in the 19th century emphasizing major authors: Pushkin, Lermontov, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Turgenev, Tolstoy, and Chekhov. Taught in English. Same as HUMN 4811. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
Interdisciplinary course emphasizing the influence of literature and art in 20th century Russian literature. Follows the changing cultural landscape from the time when Russia was in the vanguard of modern European literature to the period of Stalinism. Taught in English. Same as HUMN 4821. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
Acquaints students with the most representative works of Russian writers from the 1960s to the present in a broad historical and political perspective. Examines the relationships between ideological concepts and aesthetics, and the treatment of moral and social issues in recent literary works. All readings are provided in translation. Taught in English. Recommended prereq., lower level literature course. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts or contemporary societies.
Examines Russian plays of the 20th and 21st centuries (from Chekhov to contemporary authors) in the context of the Western theatre theory. Through the analysis of plays and their theatrical/filmic productions, students will familiarize themselves with main genres of modern drama and most influential directorial styesl from Stanislavsky's "method" to contemporary verbatim theatre. All readings are in English. Recommended prereq., RUSS 2221. Same as RUSS 5841.
Through structured discussions, selected readings, and written assignments, examines topics in Russian film from socio-historical and cultural studies perspectives. Identification and critical analysis of concepts and assumptions underlying differing cinematic approaches to controversial topics. Taught in English. Recommended prereq., RUSS 2221 or RUSS/FILM 3301. Same as RUSS 5851.
Studies themes of grotesque, bizarre, surreal, absurd, supernatural, and fantastic in Russian short stories and novels of the 19th and 20th centuries. Discusses works by Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Kharms, Bulgakov, Siniavskii, Petrushevskaia, and Pelevin, within contexts of Russian folklore, Freud and Jung's interpretations of jokes and dreams, and Romanticism. Taught in English. Recommended prereq., one lower level literature or culture course. Same as RUSS 5861.
Introduction to German Studies, with emphasis on research methodology, theoretical approaches, coverage of major currents in German intellectual and literary history from 1750-present, and exposure to fields interrelated with German Studies. Includes training in the use of electronic databases and archives and an introduction to online publication. Required of all graduate students. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Review of all aspects of Russian grammar, with a focus on difficulties, vocabulary for communication at an advanced level and contextual usage. Includes intensive writing and editing of compositions on a variety of topics, reading of authentic Russian texts, interactive work with Russian media and fluent conversation in Russian that moves beyond functional proficiency. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours. Same as RUSS 4010. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of RUSS 4010 or 4020 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to graduate students only.
