COMP 203
Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature in Translation Fall 2009
Division I
Cross-listed RUSS 203
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Literature provided the primary medium for political, philosophical, and religious debate in nineteenth-century Russia. It was also one of the major fora through which Russia could begin to define itself as a nation, tied to, but distinct from, Western Europe. For a long time, Russian authors had relied quite heavily on foreign literary models for inspiration and direction, and it was only in the early part of the nineteenth century that a clear national tradition could be seen to emerge. In addition to its task of introducing the century’s major authors and their creative ideas, this course will seek to examine the rise of Russian literature as such, its key movements and their proponents, and the recurring themes of “Russianness” and national identity. Readings by Karamzin, Chaadaev, Pushkin, Gogol, Goncharov, Turgenev, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, and Chekhov. All readings will be in English.
The Class: Format: discussion
Limit: 20
Expected: 15
Class#: 1439
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: active class participation, two short papers, one oral presentation, and a final research project
Prerequisites: none
Enrollment Preferences: students considering a major in Russian, Comparative Literature, or Literary Studies
Distributions: Division I
Notes: This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
COMP 203 Division I RUSS 203 Division I
Attributes: INST Russian + Eurasian Studies Electives

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