The Fantastic: Hoffmann and Gogol (Russian)
RUSS 209
Spring 2019 not offered
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This course will follow the evolution of realism in the first half of the 19th century starting with E. T. A. Hoffmann's effect on Pushkin's and Gogol's Petersburg stories. Through close reading, we will see how Russian authors of the naturalist school reworked the devices of German literature to create their own tradition. Conducted in Russian, the course is designed for both advanced students of Russian and native speakers. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA REES |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: RUSS302 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
E. T. A. Hoffmann, THE GOLDEN POT, A NEW YEAR'S EVE ADVENTURE, MADEMOISELLE DE SCUDERY (in English)
Pushkin, GROBOVSHCHIK, PIKOVAYA DAMA
Gogol, NEVSKY PROSPEKT, NOS, SHINEL
Dostoevsky, GOSPODIN PROKHARCHIN, DVOINIK
Nekrasov, PETERBURGSKIE UGLY
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Examinations and Assignments:
Four short papers.
One term paper.
One class presentation, all in Russian. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This small seminar depends on active participation in class discussion, in Russian. |
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