Russian Literature Course
This course explores 19th-century Russian literature focusing on Tolstoy and Dostoevsky. Delve into historical context, realism, narrative techniques, and key philosophical debates. Build essential skills like close reading, translation comparison, contextual analysis, comparative essays, and seminar design to engage deeply with classic Russian novels in English. Ideal for students aiming to enhance analytical and teaching abilities in literature studies.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
Discover 19th-century Russian literature through in-depth study of Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and their era. Learn historical backgrounds, realism, storytelling methods, and major philosophical-religious ideas. Acquire tools for precise close reading, evaluating translations, creating seminars, and conducting comparisons to produce insightful work on Russian classics.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Master close reading to analyse Dostoevsky and Tolstoy precisely.
- Gain confidence in comparing English translations of Russian novels.
- Connect 19th-century Russian history, faith, and fiction effectively.
- Develop skills for sharp, evidence-based essays on Russian classics.
- Design engaging 90-minute seminars on Russian literature.
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