RUS 241 - Russian Culture Through Film

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Luther College

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Description:

4 hours This course will cover 20th-century Russian/Soviet culture and history through the medium of film. We will begin with classics of early Soviet film (including Eisenstein, Vertov, Pudovkin) and then view and discuss classic films of the Stalinist era and WWII (1930s-50s). We will continue with classic films and comedies of the 1960s and 70s (including Ryazanov, Gaidai, Tarkovsky). The later 1980's-90's (glasnot,perestroika, and the post-Soviet era) witnessed the emergence of films the revealed difficult social and historical themes (for example: Little Vera; Burnt by the Sun; Prisoner of the Caucaus; Brother I). The course will conclude with discussion of film and society in present-day Russia. Films are in Russian (with English subtitles). Readings and discussion are in English but certain assignments will be completed in Russian. Students without background in Russian language should enroll in FCUL 241. Offered on a rotating basis. Prerequisite: RUS 202 or consent of instructor. (HEPT, Hist Intcl)

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.luther.edu

Phone Number:

(563) 387-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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