RUSS 115
Spring 2017 Part of Term 1
Jan 17-May 3
Credit: 3 hours.
Introduction to the culture of Russia and the USSR. Course addresses two central themes. First, the very distinctiveness of Russian culture, and the functions of that notion within Russia and for outsiders; Second, Russia as a cultural space between East and West. We will explore Russian culture through the following, the language(s); foundational narratives of collective memory going back to the medieval times; the cultural impact of colonial subjugation both by and of peoples to the East, South, and West; Russian Orthodoxy's connection with the political and cultural spheres; peak achievements in literature, music, architecture and visual arts.
Same as REES 116.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in
Fall 2022 for:
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60120
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Lecture-Discussion
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A
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11:00AM
-11:50AM
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MWF
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Armory
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Tempest, R
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