Universität Wien

480099 KO Culture and Literature of Ancient Rus (2016W)

Colloquium on Regional and Cultural Studies

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 48 - Slawistik
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 06.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 4 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-45
  • Thursday 13.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 4 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-45
  • Thursday 20.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 4 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-45
  • Thursday 27.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 4 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-45
  • Thursday 03.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 4 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-45
  • Thursday 10.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 4 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-45
  • Thursday 17.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 4 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-45
  • Thursday 24.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 4 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-45
  • Thursday 01.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 4 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-45
  • Thursday 15.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 4 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-45
  • Thursday 12.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 4 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-45
  • Thursday 19.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 4 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-45
  • Thursday 26.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 4 Slawistik UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-45

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

We know about Russia since 862. The first Russian leader Rurik was not Russian, he was a Varangian Prince and he is considered the founder of the Old Russian state of Kievan Rus. He should have prevailed 862-879 over Novgorod and the land between the rivers Neva and Oka. Relations between Russian and Varangians were very important for Rus. Later Rus also had relations with Konstantinople. In 988 Russia was baptized and since 11 century we have Russian manuscripts. The first Russian literature was only translations but since 11 century we have also Russian original literature. Religion was for the newly baptized country very important and since the 11th century Rus had already its own saints. When we talk about Old Rus, we need to mention Novgorod Rus, Kievan Rus and Muscovy. There were also other important cities with various manuscripts, traditions, architecture and literature. The relationships between various Russian cities is also an important point. In different times there were different concepts in the culture, philosophy and literature such as "Kiev is the 2 Jerusalem", "Moscow is the third Rome", "Russia is the 2 Byzantium" etc. Even more important is the idea that is still actual, that Russia has its own way. During the course all these points will be discussed.

Assessment and permitted materials

For 1 studets have to present 1 Referat duriing the semester, to participate in discussion during the lessons and to be able to discuss any of the following examination topics

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Orientation in the examination topics, a presentation during the semester, the work during the lessons.

Examination topics

Culture in general, religious culture, Russian saints, important cities, important ideas and concepts, particularity of the literature.

Reading list

Literature for presentation, common literature will be discussed during lessons.

Association in the course directory

B-51-R, MR 132

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