Russian Literature Course
Dive into Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and the Russian novel in English, while developing strong close-reading, comparison, and teaching skills for seminars, lectures, and professional writing on Russian literature. This course equips you with tools to analyse texts deeply, understand historical contexts, and create compelling discussions around classic works.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Discover 19th-century Russian literature via in-depth study of Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and their era. This focused course examines historical background, realism, narrative methods, and major philosophical and religious themes. Acquire essential skills for close reading, comparing translations, designing seminars, and conducting comparative analysis to produce insightful work on classic Russian novels.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Close reading mastery: analyse Dostoevsky and Tolstoy with precision.
- Translation savvy: compare English versions of Russian novels confidently.
- Contextual insight: link 19th-century Russian history, faith, and fiction.
- Comparative analysis: craft sharp, evidence-based essays on Russian classics.
- Teaching-ready design: build engaging 90-minute seminars on Russian literature.
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