The Fantastic: Hoffmann and Gogol (Russian)
RUSS 209
Fall 2015
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01
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| Crosslisting:
REES 209 |
We 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 |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
E. T. A. Hoffmann, THE GOLDEN POT, A NEW YEAR'S EVE ADVENTURE
G. A. Bürger, LENORE
V. Zhukovsky, LENORE, SVETLANA
Pushkin, THE UNDERTAKER
Eugene Onegin, TATYANA'S DREAM
N. Gogol, VIJ, NOS, SHINEL
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two-page papers on each work; one term paper; class participation essential. |
| Instructor(s): Meyer,Priscilla Times: .M.W.F. 01:10PM-02:00PM; Location: FISK101; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 12 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 3 | FR: 2 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
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