Russian Literature Course
Discover Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and the Russian novel tradition in English translation. Build essential skills in precise close reading, translation comparison, historical context, comparative essays, and seminar planning for teaching, lectures, and professional writing on Russian literature. This course equips you with practical tools to engage deeply with these timeless works and apply your knowledge effectively.

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. Develop 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 precisely analyze Dostoevsky and Tolstoy.
- Gain confidence comparing English translations of Russian novels.
- Connect 19th-century Russian history, faith, and literature.
- Develop skills for evidence-based essays on Russian classics.
- Design engaging 90-minute seminars on Russian literature.
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