Modern Russian Literature in Historical Context

Explore the rich and diverse world of Russian literature!  Build your knowledge of the different themes, styles, and genres of Russian literature, and as well the historical and cultural context in which these works were written.  Improve your ability to discuss and write about literature in an effective and powerful way.

This 8 week, semester course will explore the interesting world of modern Russian Literature.  We will begin with early, classical pieces, and trace the development on this literature through the collapse of the Soviet Union.  This course will explore the historical context for each piece within the Russia, as well as the literary features of the writings.  We will read a variety of genres of writing from the most significant Russian writers of the 19th and 20th centuries.  Students will be expected to read outside of class and come to class prepared to discuss their reading.  There will be optional writing assignments each week that students can submit for additional feedback and assessment.  This class is perfect for literary lovers, history lovers, or anyone just curious about Russian history from the end of the tsarist era and into the Soviet era.  Explore the unique worldview of Russia through its literature and culture.

From a former student, "Russian Lit is still one of my favorite classes! Not to mention our AP courses. Your classes really prepared me well for college but also continued developing my critical thinking skills, world view, and love of learning."

What you can expect from this class:
-an appreciation for Russian literature
-an understanding of the historical context for key pieces
-an increased ability to use literary analysis in discussion
-improvement in your literary analysis writing skills
-instructor feedback to help you meet your goals