Woody Allen and the Russian Novel
RUSS 234
Fall 2018 not offered
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In addition to parodies of other films, Woody Allen's films are full of literary references. We will read the great Russian novels that inspired some of them and analyze the way Allen transposes the Russian material. Will our analysis make the films even funnier? This course includes thirteen evening screenings. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA REES |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (FILM-MN) |
Major Readings:
Woody Allen, THE KUGELMAS EPISODE
Fyodor Dostoevsky, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT (1866)
S. J. Perelman, A FAREWELL TO OMSK
Preston Sturges, SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS
Woody Allen, CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS (1989); MATCH POINT (2005)
Leo Tolstoy, ANNA KARENINA (1877)
Anton Chekhov, "The Cherry Orchard" (1904)
Woody Allen, HANNAH AND HER SISTERS (1986)
Leo Tolstoy, WAR AND PEACE (excerpts) (1869)
Woody Allen, LOVE AND DEATH (1975)
Eugene Zamyatin, WE (1923)
Woody Allen, SLEEPER (1973)
Vladimir Nabokov, PALE FIRE (1962)
Woody Allen, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S SEX COMEDY (1982)
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Examinations and Assignments:
Seven two-page papers on each of Allen's works due in the class following the film screening; one 10-page term paper; several short class responses. Students will sign up to lead class discussions. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Class attendance is essential. |
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