RUSS 340
Masterpieces of the Russian Novel in English
German and Russian
College of Humanities
Course Description
Survey of Russian novels by such authors as Pushkin, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and Pasternak.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Reading
Learning Outcome
The design of this course is to introduce students to some of the most important works of Russian literature. Our aim is for the student to be able to explain the trends and characteristics of the Classic Russian Novel and illustrate them with examples from the assigned readings. To help the student realize this objective, we focus our attention on three areas:
1. Reading:Those responsible for course instruction choose the assigned readings (mutually agreed upon by members of the section). Students that complete the assigned readings will demonstrate a critical understanding of and appreciation for literature.
Title
Writing
Learning Outcome
2. Writing: Writing both in and outside of the classroom will enable the student to develop a reasonable interpretation of a literary text and to support that interpretation with evidence.
Title
Student Interaction
Learning Outcome
3. Significant Student Interaction: Class discussions are led by both the instructor and the student. Active participation in class discussions will increase the student's ability to identify and articulate the concerns raised in the assigned readings.
