RSS2090

Russian nineteenth-century literature and society

(ART)

Proposed to be offered next in 2001

S M Vladiv-Glover

8 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis: An introduction to Russian culture and society in the nineteenth century through the study of literary texts against a background of Russian artistic and intellectual movements (realism, positivism and the /new0 art at the end of the century). Slides, musical tapes and films make up an integral part of the subject. Texts are studied in English.

Assessment: Essay (3000 words): 45% + Seminar paper (1500 words): 25% + Examination (1.5 hours): 30%