Universität Wien

160053 PS Lit.Cross-Currents (PS): Russ. Lit. from the 19th Century Onwards in the Context of World Literature (2010W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 16 - Musik-, Sprach- und Vergleichende Literaturwisse
Continuous assessment of course work

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 05.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 12.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 19.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 09.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 16.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 23.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 30.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 07.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 14.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 11.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 18.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Tuesday 25.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course will continue to introduce students to the riches of Russian literature. We will study a range of texts by the recognised literary "greats" from the nineteenth century, such as Pushkin, Lermontov, Gogol, Chekhov, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy and many others. The social and historical context of these works will also be considered. The course will provide an opportunity to appreciate the aesthetic and humanist qualities that have traditionally been valued in Russian literature. It will give an insight into the development of literary expression, the passion for challenging social norms, and Russian ideas about God, political power, nature and human perversity. We will view Russian literature in its relation to world literature and will examine the way it is entwined with the latter one.
The attendance at the previous lecture series is not necessary for this course.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment will be on the basis of a class presentation and a final essay.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

On completion of this course the student will have developed the ability to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of the literary, historical and cultural developments in Russian literature of the nineteenth - beginning of the twentieth century. Much incidental information about noses, overcoats, the Caucasus, duels, gift of prophecy and Azrael will have been acquired as well.

Examination topics

Lectures

Reading list

Association in the course directory

Diplomstudium VL 130,
BA M4

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