135052 PS Short Stories in Russian Literature (2023S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from We 01.02.2023 00:01 to We 22.02.2023 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Fr 31.03.2023 23:59
Details
max. 30 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 08.03. 19:30 - 21:00 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 15.03. 19:30 - 21:00 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 22.03. 19:30 - 21:00 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 29.03. 19:30 - 21:00 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 19.04. 19:30 - 21:00 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 26.04. 19:30 - 21:00 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 03.05. 19:30 - 21:00 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 10.05. 19:30 - 21:00 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 17.05. 19:30 - 21:00 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 24.05. 19:30 - 21:00 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 31.05. 19:30 - 21:00 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 07.06. 19:30 - 21:00 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 14.06. 19:30 - 21:00 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 21.06. 19:30 - 21:00 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 28.06. 19:30 - 21:00 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course is an introduction to the short story in Russian literature. The craft of the short story will be explored through close reading & class discussions. When analysing a short story, we will focus on narrative technique to understand and learn the ways in which different writers develop characters, plot & theme. While considering elements such as the context, setting, literary devices, etc., students will attain the comprehension of the literary techniques involved in writing fiction. In addition to achieving all of the above, the course may encourage students to write their own stories.
Assessment and permitted materials
-regular attendance
-participation in discussions
-oral presentation
- final essay* or a short story
Not attending the class or not having read the required material will result in a full drop in grade!
-participation in discussions
-oral presentation
- final essay* or a short story
Not attending the class or not having read the required material will result in a full drop in grade!
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The final grade for this course consists of the following parts:
40% (!!) participation in class discussions
20% oral presentation
40% final essay* or a short story due August 31
*it may vary in length depending on your class participation, the longest would be 5000 words excluding bibliography
40% (!!) participation in class discussions
20% oral presentation
40% final essay* or a short story due August 31
*it may vary in length depending on your class participation, the longest would be 5000 words excluding bibliography
Examination topics
Reading list
During the term, about 15 stories will be read (don't forget that they are short :) and therefore don't be intimidated). And the reading list will be revealed in the first class. The reason for this is that the additional reading will depend on the choice of presentation.
Association in the course directory
BA M5
Last modified: Th 04.07.2024 00:13