Courses

Study of major Russian novels from ca. 1900 to the end of Stalinism; exploration of topics relevant to Russia's experience in the 20th century; taught in English.

Study of the major works of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky; discussion of the literary nature and purpose of novels, especially in the context of Russian culture; taught in English.

Study of the major works of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky; discussion of the literary nature and purpose of novels, especially in the context of Russian culture; taught in English.

This course will explore the origins, events, and aftermath of the Russian Revolution of 1917, both in Russia and around the world. Though there will be some lectures to create context, this class will be seminar style and discussion-based.

This course will explore the origins, events, and aftermath of the Russian Revolution of 1917, both in Russia and around the world. Though there will be some lectures to create context, this class will be seminar style and discussion-based.

This course covers Russia’s revolutionary history from Peter the Great to Stalin. We examine the Russian autocratic system that planted the seeds of revolution, the early thinkers who sought moderate solutions, and the turn to radicalism that lead to the Russian Revolution. We examine the role of the Enlightenment in shaping Russia’s future and the causes and consequences of the Russian Revolution in world history. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.

This is an advanced language course in which students will read classic Russian short stories in the original. All materials are read in the original Russian. PW: Global Engagement

An introduction to some of the works of the most important Russian writers, poets, artists, and cultural activists of the beginning of the twentieth century. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of literary and cultural trends, such as Symbolism, Acmeism, Formalism, Futurism, and Avant-Garde.

Case studies of the sacred in varied times and regions; holy persons; holy places; holy objects; language and literature of the sacred; competing concepts of the holy within society; gender and the holy; institutions promoting holy people and places; the impact of social, political, cultural and intellectual developments on the relationship between the sacred and the profane.

Case studies of the sacred in varied times and regions; holy persons; holy places; holy objects; language and literature of the sacred; competing concepts of the holy within society; gender and the holy; institutions promoting holy people and places; the impact of social, political, cultural and intellectual developments on the relationship between the sacred and the profane.