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Russian Literature Self-Paced
Brandy Dahlen with BE Education
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In this 8 week semester course, we will explore the history and evolution of Russian literature
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US Grade 9 - 12
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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...
8 units//32 lessons//8 Weeks
Unit 1The historical context of modern Russian literatureThe historical context of modern Russian literature4 lessons1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 1Unit 1 VideoLesson 2Activity 1Lesson 3Activity 2Lesson 4WritingUnit 2Eugene Onegin (poem) by PushkinEugene Onegin (poem) by Pushkin4 lessons1 WeekWeek 2Lesson 5Unit 2 VideoLesson 6Activity 1Lesson 7Activity 2Lesson 8WritingUnit 3White Nights by DosteovskyWhite Nights by Dosteovsky4 lessons1 WeekWeek 3Lesson 9Unit 3 VideoLesson 10Activity 1Lesson 11Activity 2Lesson 12WritingUnit 4Fathers and Sons by TurgenevFathers and Sons by Turgenev4 lessons1 WeekWeek 4Lesson 13Unit 4 VideoLesson 14Activity 1Lesson 15Activity 2Lesson 16WritingUnit 5The Death of Ivan Ilyich by TolstoyThe Death of Ivan Ilyich by Tolstoy4 lessons1 WeekWeek 5Lesson 17Unit 5 VideoLesson 18Activity 1Lesson 19Activity 2Lesson 20WritingUnit 6The Cherry Orchard (play) by ChekhovThe Cherry Orchard (play) by Chekhov4 lessons1 WeekWeek 6Lesson 21Unit 6 VideoLesson 22Activity 1Lesson 23Activity 2Lesson 24WritingUnit 7One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by SolzhenitsynOne Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Solzhenitsyn4 lessons1 WeekWeek 7Lesson 25Unit 7 VideoLesson 26Activity 1Lesson 27Activity 2Lesson 28WritingUnit 8Oman Ra by PelevinOman Ra by Pelevin4 lessons1 WeekWeek 8Lesson 29Unit 8 VideoLesson 30Activity 1Lesson 31Activity 2Lesson 32Writing
Students will explore the chronological development of Russian literature within the context of Russian history. Students will learn and use key literary terms needed for the analysis of each of these pieces.
I have a master's degree from the University of Cambridge and 17 years teaching experience, including AP approved literature courses.
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Some text we will read discuss prison and certain scenes of violence. Parental guidance is suggested to monitor your child's responses to any violence in the text.
Students will need access to the following texts: Week 2- Eugene Onegin (poem) by Pushkin http://www.gutenberg.org/files/23997/23997-h/23997-h.htm Week 3- White Nights by Dosteovsky http://www.gutenberg.org/files/36034/36034-h/36034-h.htm Week 4- Fathers and Sons by Turgenev http://www.gutenberg.org/files/47935/47935-h/47935-h.htm Week 5- The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Tolstoy https://web.stanford.edu/~jsabol/existentialism/materials/tolstoy_death_ilyich.pdf Week 6- The Cherry Orchard (play) by Chekhov https://www.ibiblio.org/eldritch/ac/chorch.htm Week 7- One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Solzhenitsyn http://www.kkoworld.com/kitablar/aleksandr_soljenitsin_ivan_denisovichin_bir_gunu-eng.pdf Week 8- Oman Ra by Pelevin (purchase or find at the library)
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Hi everyone! I am Brandy, and I lead BE Education. I have a master's degree in history from the University of Cambridge in the UK, and I love teaching history, literature, research, and writing! I have been teaching history, writing, research,...
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Completed by 11 learners
Ages: 12-17
