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Course Info for RUSS - 270 - 01, Spring 2022
Class number: 2776 Title: Russian Poetry Department: Language and Culture Studies
Career: Undergraduate Component: Lecture Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 10 Current enrollment: 5 Available seats: 5
Start date: Monday, January 31, 2022 End date: Monday, May 16, 2022 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: MWF: 12:00PM-12:50PM, LSC - 132 Instructor(s): Lahti, Katherine
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Humanities and Global Requirements
Course Description:
Readings in Russian poetry, including verse of the Golden and Silver Ages (the nineteenth century through 1920). Texts will be discussed from the viewpoint of their aesthetic and historical significance. Students will become familiar with the classics of Russian poetry while also developing the critical skills of being able to analyze poetry linguistically and write about it. Stylistic analysis will refine students’ knowledge of grammar; extensive discussion of texts will enhance oral proficiency. All readings and discussion in Russian. NOTE: Fluency in Russian is required for enrollment.