RUS 0070 - Women in Russian Literature And Culture

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Tufts University

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Examination of how social, economic, and political institutions in Russia shaped the roles women could play to fulfill their literary, artistic, and spiritual aspirations; how women strove to transcend prescribed norms. Illustrations from folklore, poetry, fiction, painting, and film--including works by male authors (Pushkin, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy), female poets (Pavlova, Akhmatova, Tsvetaeva, Odoevtseva), prosaists (Kollontai, Tolstaya, Tokareva), women painters (Goncharova, Serebriakova) and filmmakers (Shepitko, Muratova). (May be taken at 100-level). This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Humanities This course meets the following culture options: Russian Culture This course is offered during the following semesters: Fall Semester

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tufts.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 628-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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