RUSS 340

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Masterpieces of the Russian Novel in English

German and Russian College of Humanities

Course Description

Survey of Russian novels by such authors as Pushkin, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and Pasternak.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

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Reading

Learning Outcome

The design of this course is to introduce students to some of the most important works of Russian literature. Our aim is for the student to be able to explain the trends and characteristics of the Classic Russian Novel and illustrate them with examples from the assigned readings. To help the student realize this objective, we focus our attention on three areas: 1. Reading:Those responsible for course instruction choose the assigned readings (mutually agreed upon by members of the section). Students that complete the assigned readings will demonstrate a critical understanding of and appreciation for literature.

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Writing

Learning Outcome

2. Writing: Writing both in and outside of the classroom will enable the student to develop a reasonable interpretation of a literary text and to support that interpretation with evidence.

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Student Interaction

Learning Outcome

3. Significant Student Interaction: Class discussions are led by both the instructor and the student. Active participation in class discussions will increase the student's ability to identify and articulate the concerns raised in the assigned readings.