Russian Literature Course
Discover Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and the Russian novel tradition in English translation. Develop precise close-reading abilities, translation comparison techniques, historical context understanding, essay-writing skills, and seminar planning expertise for teaching, lecturing, and professional writing on Russian literature. Ideal for building confidence in handling these timeless works.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Dive into 19th-century Russian literature by studying Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and their era. This focused course examines historical background, realism, storytelling methods, and major philosophical and religious ideas. You'll pick up useful skills for detailed reading, comparing translations, planning seminars, and conducting comparisons to create strong, captivating analyses of classic Russian novels.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Master close reading to analyse Dostoevsky and Tolstoy texts precisely.
- Gain confidence comparing English translations of Russian novels.
- Connect 19th-century Russian history, faith, and literature effectively.
- Write sharp, evidence-based essays on Russian literary classics.
- Design engaging 90-minute seminars ready for teaching Russian literature.
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