Nabokov and Cultural Synthesis
RUSS 263
Fall 2010
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01
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| Crosslisting:
COL 265, REES 263, RULE 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. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing
Speaking:
Student class presentations will be prepared in consultation with the instructor, with an emphasis on clarity and concision of oral expression.
Writing:
Three short papers, which may be rewritten, and one sizable term paper are to be planned in close consultation with the instructor.
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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 Requirement for: (REES-MN) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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, PNIN, THE GIFT, 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 206 at pmeyer.web |
| Instructor(s): Meyer,Priscilla Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK305; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 2 | | |
| Seats Available: 5 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 5 | FR: 6 |
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