Second year module
NOT AVAILABLE 2011-12
Lecturer: Natalia Rulyova
In the first semester students study Russian novels written in the period 1825-1862. They learn about the context in which the novels were written and study the specific literary characteristics of each work and its contribution to the development of the genre. Level 1 students give presentations on specific aspects of the novels; level 2 students give presentations and lead class discussion. In the second semester students study Russian novels written in the period 1863-1900.
Individual works are considered in the context of key themes including the superfluous man, the Westerniser / Slavophile debate, social reform, the “woman question”.
Works in other genres are considered where appropriate.
Learning outcomes
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To outline the development of the novel in nineteenth-century Russia
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To apply appropriate literary-critical techniques of analysis to fictional works
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To identify key stylistic and thematic features of the novels studied
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To compare and contrast the approach of different authors to similar situations or problems
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To place specific works in their literary, historical and societal contexts
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To research limited pre-defined questions which include elements of comparison and contrast by the critical use of secondary literature and present findings verbally to the class and in written form in essays
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To lead class discussions