Nabokov and Cultural Synthesis
RUSS 263
Spring 2010 not offered
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Crosslisting:
COL 265, REES 263 |
This course will trace the development of Nabokov's art from its origins in Russian literature by close readings of the motifs that spiral outward through his (principally English-language) novels. |
Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing Writing: Three papers will be peer reviewed. A fourth will be a 20-page term paper. Speaking: Students will base class presentations on guidelines and be assessed according to them.
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Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RUSS |
Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Student Option |
Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (REES-MN) |
Major Readings:
Alexander Pushkin's EUGENE ONEGIN; Nabokov's translation and commentary to EUGENE ONEGIN, SPEAK, MEMORY, INVITATION TO A BEHEADING, DESPAIR, THE REAL LIFE OF SEBASTIAN KNIGHT, THE GIFT, PNIN, LOLITA, PALE FIRE, "The Vane Sisters", "Signs and Symbols"
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Examinations and Assignments: One or two class presentations; one parody; two short papers; term paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments: This is sophisticated material. Students must be, or be willing to work actively to become, close readers and literary detectives. See web page for Russian 263 at pmeyer.web |
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