Seminar in Russian Literature

Catalog description

Russian 405 is an advanced-level seminar devoted to the in-depth study of selected texts of Russian literature in the original language. The course examines authors and texts that vary from one year to the next. The focus may be on the work of a single writer, the development of a particular genre, time period, or theme. The texts are analyzed both in their socio-historical context and as aesthetically compelling manifestations of verbal art. Explorative analytical writing and class discussions are essential means to explore the subject matter.