Russian Literature Course
This course dives into 19th-century Russian literature, focusing on Tolstoy and Dostoevsky. Students explore historical context, realism, narrative techniques, and key philosophical debates. It builds essential skills like close reading, translation comparison, contextual analysis, comparative essays, and seminar design for working with classic Russian novels in English. Perfect for seminars, lectures, or professional writing on the subject.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Discover 19th-century Russian literature by studying Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and their era. Learn historical background, realism, storytelling methods, and major philosophical and religious ideas. Acquire tools for detailed text analysis, comparing translations, creating seminars, and conducting comparisons to produce strong work with Russian classics.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Master close reading to analyze Dostoevsky and Tolstoy precisely.
- Gain confidence comparing English translations of Russian novels.
- Connect 19th-century Russian history, faith, and fiction.
- Develop skills for sharp, evidence-based essays on Russian classics.
- Design engaging 90-minute seminars on Russian literature.
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