CZCH

• Introductory Czech

  Introduces the performance of basic tasks in Standard Czech, highlights of Czech culture, and a worldview of a nation uniquely located on the threshold of western and eastern Europe. Emphasis on oral communication. Five meetings per week and use of audio/visual materials. Enrollment limited to 18.

  CZCH 0100 S01

  The course has synchronous meetings on zoom (to be arranged after the organizational meeting). For details go to the canvas link to CZCH 0100.

  Primary Instructor

  Fidler

• Dimensions of Czech Animation: Contexts, Interpretations, and Dialogs with the East

  What are our expectations of animation films? This course will help you rethink and learn to “read” animation as an artistic and politically inspired form. Czech animation, with its long tradition and international reputation, is a vibrant branch of visual arts. Yet this artistic form has not only been extensively studied nor noticed until recently. We will study cultural-historical contexts that gave rise to the internationally acclaimed Czech animation by Trnka, Svankmajer and others. Fascination with Czech animation in Japan used as an example to illustrate the mechanism of cross-cultural reception of Czech animation. Readings of related Czech culture/metaphor/animation techniques. Selected Japanese animation films will also be discussed. Readings in English. Films are dubbed or subtitled in English. No prerequisites.

  CZCH 1000 S01

  Primary Instructor

  Fidler

PLSH

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RUSS

• Independent Study

  Independent research project on topics related to Russian culture. Enrollment permitted only after the written proposal (instructions in the department office) is submitted to the Concentration Advisor and Chair of the department (deadline: the last day of Add a course without fee period during the semester when the project is undertaken). Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course. Each section limited to 10 students; instructor permission required.

  RUSS 1960 S01

  Primary Instructor

  Fenghi

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  RUSS 1960 S02

  Primary Instructor

  deBenedette

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  RUSS 1960 S03

  Primary Instructor

  Fidler

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  RUSS 1960 S04

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  RUSS 1960 S05

  Primary Instructor

  Golstein

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  RUSS 1960 S06

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  RUSS 1960 S07

  Primary Instructor

  Levitsky

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  RUSS 1960 S08

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  RUSS 1960 S09

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  RUSS 1960 S10

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

• Advanced Reading and Research

  Only for graduate students. Independent research project on topics related to Russian culture. Enrollment permitted only after the written proposal (instructions in the department office) is submitted to the DGS and Chair of the department (deadline: the last day of Add a course without fee period during the semester when the project is undertaken). Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course. Each section limited to 10 students; instructor permission required.

  RUSS 2980 S01

  Primary Instructor

  Golstein

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  RUSS 2980 S02

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  RUSS 2980 S03

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  RUSS 2980 S04

  Primary Instructor

  Levitsky

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  RUSS 2980 S05

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

• Preliminary Examination Preparation

  For graduate students who have met the tuition requirement and are paying the registration fee to continue active enrollment while preparing for a preliminary examination.

  RUSS 2970 S01

  Schedule Code

  E: Graduate Thesis Prep

• Thesis Preparation

  For graduate students who have met the residency requirement and are continuing research on a full time basis.

  RUSS 2990 S01

  Schedule Code

  E: Graduate Thesis Prep

• Dostoevsky

  An examination of Dostoevsky's major texts tracing his development as an artist, thinker, and religious visionary. The texts will be considered against the background of literary and cultural history of Dostoevsky's period. No knowledge of Russian required.

  RUSS 1820 S01

  Primary Instructor

  Golstein

• Introductory Russian

  Introduction to Russian language and culture. Oral and written communication in Russian; emphasis on the literary and everyday culture of Russia and the former U.S.S.R., including the changes that have reshaped everyday life for citizens of Russia. Five meetings per week, plus use of audio, video, and web materials. Enrollment limited to 18.

  RUSS 0100 S01

  Primary Instructor

  Evdokimova

  RUSS 0100 S02

  Primary Instructor

  Evdokimova

  RUSS 0100 C01

  Primary Instructor

  Evdokimova

  Schedule Code

  C: Discussion Section/Conference

  RUSS 0100 C02

  Primary Instructor

  Evdokimova

  Schedule Code

  C: Discussion Section/Conference

• Intermediate Russian

  Continues development of language proficiency while broadening understanding of contemporary Russian culture via readings in literature and history. Expansion of vocabulary for dealing with conversational topics and review of Russian grammar. Features literary and nonliterary readings in Russian, as well as video and computer resources. Five class meetings per week. Prerequisite: RUSS 0110 or RUSS 0200 or RUSS 0250 or placement by exam. Enrollment limited to 18.

  RUSS 0300 S01

  Primary Instructor

  Fenghi

  RUSS 0300 S02

  Primary Instructor

  Fenghi

• Advanced Russian

  Examines selected topics in Russian culture and history as depicted in readings, the media, and Russian and Soviet films. Language work emphasizes increasing facility with spoken Russian and developing writing skills. Includes work on advanced grammar and syntax. Five class meetings per week. Prerequisites: RUSS 0350 or RUSS 0400 or placement. Enrollment limited to 18.

  RUSS 0500 S01

  Primary Instructor

  Dukhanova

  RUSS 0500 S02

  Primary Instructor

  Dukhanova

• Special Topics in Russian Studies I: Advanced Reading and Conversation

  An advanced course recommended for students who are either planning to go or are returning from abroad. Focus on Russian culture as seen through the prism of Russian poetry. Extensive classroom discussion and frequent writing assignments. Prerequisite: RUSS 0600 or written permission. May be repeated once with permission from the instructor. Enrollment limited to 18.

  RUSS 1110 S01

  Primary Instructor

  Dukhanova

• Nationalism and Nationalities

  This course explores the meaning and significance of nationalism and national identity in modern culture and society, starting with the emergence of nation-states, up to the recent rise of nationalist and identitarian movements throughout the globe. We will study the main theories of nationalism, as well as some of the art and literary movements that this ideology inspired. By developing an open discussion about different incarnations of nationalism as an ideology and a social practice, we will retrace a cultural history of this concept, and shed light on its crucial role and impact on contemporary political processes.

  RUSS 1220 S01

  Primary Instructor

  Fenghi

• Pushkin

  For generations of Russian readers and writers, Pushkin has been a cult figure, a true "national poet." This course focuses on Pushkin as the progenitor of Russian national mythology and examines the seminal nature of his writing. Analysis of the dazzling array of genres which became his greatest achievement: lyric poetry, narrative poetry, novel in verse, prose, drama, history, and other nonfictional narratives. Enrollment limited to 20.

  RUSS 1800 S01

  Primary Instructor

  Evdokimova

• Russian Literature in Translation I: Pushkin to Dostoevsky

  Survey of major works of Russian literature of the early and mid-19th century. Authors to be studied include Karamzin, Pushkin, Lermontov, Gogol, Turgenev, Leskov, and Dostoevsky. Lectures and discussion. No knowledge of Russian required. Discussion sections to be arranged.

  RUSS 1290 S01

  Primary Instructor

  Dukhanova

SLAV

• Independent Study

  Independent research project on topics in Slavic Studies. Enrollment permitted only after the written proposal (instructions in the department office) is submitted to the Concentration Advisor and Chair of the department (deadline: the last day of Add a course without fee period during the semester when the project is undertaken). Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course. Each section limited to 10 students; instructor permission required.

  SLAV 1950 S01

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 1950 S02

  Primary Instructor

  Golstein

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 1950 S03

  Primary Instructor

  Evdokimova

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 1950 S04

  Primary Instructor

  Fidler

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 1950 S05

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 1950 S06

  Primary Instructor

  Cook

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 1950 S07

  Primary Instructor

  Levitsky

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 1950 S08

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 1950 S09

  Primary Instructor

  Oklot

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

• Independent Research in the Slavic Language(s)

  Independent research on various topics in Slavic cultures. Reading, discussion, research must be done in the chosen Slavic language (Czech/Russian). Close work with faculty on project is expected. Prerequisites: minimum RUSS0600/CZCH 0610 (3rd year-level) or placement evaluation by Russian or Czech language coordinator. Enrollment permitted only after the written proposal (instructions in the department office) is submitted to the Concentration Advisor and Chair of the department (deadline: the last day of Add a course without fee period during the semester when the project is undertaken). Each section limited to 10 students; instructor permission required.

  SLAV 1981 S01

  Primary Instructor

  deBenedette

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 1981 S02

  Primary Instructor

  Fidler

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 1981 S03

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 1981 S04

  Primary Instructor

  Golstein

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 1981 S05

  Primary Instructor

  Pollock

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

• Senior Thesis

  Only for Slavic concentrators writing their senior theses. For requirements and schedule, contact the department. Each section limited to 10 senior Slavic Studies concentrators.

  SLAV 1990 S01

  Primary Instructor

  Fidler

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 1990 S02

  Primary Instructor

  Evdokimova

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 1990 S03

  Primary Instructor

  Levitsky

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 1990 S04

  Primary Instructor

  Golstein

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 1990 S05

  Primary Instructor

  Oklot

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 1990 S06

  Primary Instructor

  Cook

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 1990 S07

  Primary Instructor

  Fenghi

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

• Advanced Reading and Research

  Only for graduate students. Independent research project on topics in Slavic Studies. Enrollment permitted only after the written proposal (instructions in the department office) is submitted to the DGS and Chair of the department (deadline: the last day of Add a course without fee period during the semester when the project is undertaken). Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course. Each section limited to 10 students; instructor permission required.

  SLAV 2980 S01

  Primary Instructor

  Oklot

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 2980 S02

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 2980 S03

  Primary Instructor

  Fidler

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 2980 S04

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 2980 S05

  Primary Instructor

  Levitsky

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 2980 S06

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

  SLAV 2980 S07

  Schedule Code

  I: Independent Study/Research

• Preliminary Examination Preparation

  For graduate students who have met the tuition requirement and are paying the registration fee to continue active enrollment while preparing for a preliminary examination.

  SLAV 2970 S01

  Schedule Code

  E: Graduate Thesis Prep

• Thesis Preparation

  For graduate students who have met the residency requirement and are continuing research on a full time basis.

  SLAV 2990 S01

  Schedule Code

  E: Graduate Thesis Prep

• Publish or Perish: Seminar in Slavic Studies

  This seminar intends to introduce graduate students to various scholarly approaches to the study of Russian literature and culture and to the diversity of themes and topics that inform Slavic Studies’ intellectual community. The seminar will provide an overview of the current research in Slavic Studies and discuss an array of historical, comparative, theoretical, and disciplinary perspectives on the field. The main objective will be to help students to develop their projects into publishable essays. The course will also require students writing reviews.

  SLAV 2020 S01

  Primary Instructor

  Evdokimova