An introduction to myths in Ancient Rus' (Russia). This course traces the evolution of major themes, including heroism, and sets Russian myths in the...
An examination of major Russian and German literary works that have influenced world literature. [Note: Taught in English.] (Cross-listed with GER...
This course studies fairy tales in the broader context of the history of childhood and practices of education and socialization. The course will...
An examination of the Devil and demonic figures in the Russian and Slavic cultural traditions based on examples drawn from literature, music, the...
Selected topics in Russian and East European Studies chosen by the instructor in consultation with the department. The topics chosen introduce...
This course examines the role that languages play in multilingual societies from a linguistic perspective. It focuses on topics such as dialects,...
This course examines the role that languages play in multilingual societies from a social and cultural perspective. It focuses on topics such as...
An introduction to Russian culture from the tenth to the nineteenth century through the close study of selected works of literature and art. [Note:...
An introduction to Russian culture from the nineteenth century to the present day through the close study of selected works of literature, art, film...
This course presents the evolution of Croatian culture from the beginnings to 1835. Particular emphasis is placed on developments in literature;...
This course presents the evolution of Croatian culture from 1835 to the present. Particular emphasis is placed on developments in literature; however,...
An introduction to comparative literature, its history as a discipline and its continuing role in literary studies. Past and present theoretical...
This course is a survey of the cultural, artistic, and literary impact of women on Russian society and intellectual development. It examines the...
This course examines the cultural background of East Slavic mythology. Elements of the Russian fairy tale and Bylina (Epic Song) - such as a hero's or...
A detailed examination of Russian and eastern European short stories by major representative writers. [Note: Formerly RUSS 361, RUSS 362. Taught in...
Russian literature and politics often seem inseparable, and this course illustrates this phenomenon by employing twentieth-century Russian literature...
A study of the origins and development of Russian drama up to 1905. Reading and critical analysis of major works in various genres with emphasis on...
A study of the origins and development of Russian drama after 1905. Reading and critical analysis of major works in various genres with emphasis on...
An examination of early German and Russian cinema, and the way these two film industries influenced each other. Influential theories of film from the...