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 126-114 Russian Literature and Society A

Availability

Not offered in 1998.

Credit Points

12.5 1st year

Coordinator

Dr R. Lagerberg

Contact

Two lectures and one tutorial

Subject Description

Major works of Russian literature in English, in the context of Russian society 988-1855. By the end of the subject, students should be able to demonstrate: a thorough understanding of the cultural development of Russia during the period covered; the ability to form critical opinions regarding the significance and value of Russian texts in a national and global context, to discuss these in a scholarly way and to communicate their knowledge to the surrounding community.

Assessment

A total of 4000 words (which may include essay, tutorial paper and exam).

Prescribed Texts
  • Gogol, Dead Souls. Penguin.
  • Gogol, The Overcoat in Diary of a Madman and Other Stories. Penguin.
  • Turgenev, On the Eve. Penguin.
  • Goncharov, Oblomov. Penguin.
  • Lermontov, A Hero of our Time. Penguin.
  • Pushkin, The Queen of Spades and other stories. Penguin.
  • Turgenev, Fathers and Sons. Penguin.
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