Language Courses:
RUSS 102:01 Elementary Russian Language II
Prof. Maggie Miltcheva, MWF 11:00am-11:50am
RUSS 102:01 Elementary Russian Language II
Prof. Maggie Miltcheva, MWF 1:00pm-1:50pm
RUSS 102:01 Elementary Russian Language II
Prof. Maggie Miltcheva, MWF 2:00pm-2:50pm
RUSS 202 Intermediate Russian Language II
Prof. Maggie Miltcheva, MWF 10:00am-10:50am
Literature and Culture Courses in English:
LTRS 170 Russian and Soviet Science Fiction
Professor Maggie Miltcheva, Tue/Thur 10:50am-12:05, in person
In this course we will read a selection of the best science fiction from Russia and the Soviet Union with attention to its cultural, historical, and literary context and its literary and philosophical quality. The goals of the course are to explore the nature of science fiction, to learn about the particular nature of Russian and Soviet science fiction, and to read a lot of excellent, thought-provoking literature.
This course is open to all students with an interest in Russian literature and SciFi literature. No previous knowledge in the area is expected or required.
Fulfills the Russian Minor “Core Course” requirement and the International Studies elective requirements. Fulfills Gen Ed requirements in the Humanities.
LTRS 210 19th Century Russian Literature
Dr. Irina Erman, Tue/Thur 1:40pm-2:55pm, in person
This class offers an introductory survey of key 19th Century Russian literary movements and authors, including Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Ivan Turgenev, Lev Tolstoy, Karolina Pavlova and Anton Chekhov. While our class will remain rooted in the 19th century, the novels we will read – such as Crime and Punishment – have transcended their specific historical context to become timeless international classics.
This course is open to all students with an interest in Russian literature and 19th century literature. No previous knowledge in the area is expected or required.
Fulfills the Russian Minor “Core Course” requirement and the International Studies elective requirements. Fulfills Gen Ed requirements in the Humanities.
LTRS 270 Studies in Russian Film
Dr. Irina Erman, No scheduled meetings – asynchronous online
This course aims to introduce students to the recent developments and innovations in Russian cinema since the collapse of the Soviet Union until the present day. We will consider major trends in contemporary Russian film, while also taking stock of Russia’s rich cinematic legacy and its contributions to world cinema culture. The selection of films will be presented in the context of the major social, political and economic changes that have taken place in Russia over the past decades. We will enhance our online discussions with cultural materials, lectures, and readings.
This course is open to all students with an interest in film and/or Russian culture. No previous knowledge in the area is expected or required.
Fulfills the Russian Minor “Core Course” requirement, Film Studies Minor requirement, and the International Studies elective requirements. Fulfills Gen Ed requirements in the Humanities.