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3.00 Credits
Acquaints students with the most representative works of Russian writers from the 1960s to the present in a broad historical and political perspective. Examines the relationships between ideological concepts and aesthetics, and the treatment of moral and social issues in recent literary works. All readings are provided in translation. Recommended prereq., lower level literature course. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts or contemporary societies.
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3.00 Credits
Through structured discussions, selected readings, and written assignments, examines topics in Russian film from socio-historical and cultural studies perspectives. Identification and critical analysis of concepts and assumptions underlying differing cinematic approaches to controversial topics. Prereqs., RUSS 2221 or RUSS/FILM 3301 and RUSS 3010 or equivalent. Same as GSLL 5851. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: critical thinking.
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3.00 Credits
Studies themes of grotesque, bizarre, surreal, absurd, supernatural, and fantastic in Russian short stories and novels of the 19th and 20th centuries. Discusses works by Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Kharms, Bulgakov, Siniavskii, Petrushevskaia, and Pelevin, within contexts of Russian folklore, Freud and Jung's interpretations of jokes and dreams, and Romanticism. Recommended prereq., one upper division humanities course. Same as GSLL 5861.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the Nordic aspect of JRR Tolkien's work, especially The Lord of the Rings. The course concentrates on the Nordic saga tradition, mythology, folklore and fairy tales Tolkien used as his sources. Students will explore the transformations of these sources from prehistoric times to contemporary cinematic adaptations, while paying special attention to cultural appropriations, national revisions, and political alterations. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Provides a comprehensive introduction to modern Nordic culture and society. Surveys the history of Nordic countries and examines their culture using art, architecture, literature, and film. Studies social issues, environmental concerns, and political patterns. In profiling aspects of culture and society unique to Nordic countries, students arrive at a conception of a collective Nordic identity. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the social, cultural, technological, and artistic backgrounds of the Viking experience, charting the history of the period both within the Nordic region and Europe as well as North America. Additionally, looks at some of the lasting influences of the Vikings on Western civilization. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Develops the type of advanced reading knowledge of the four closely related Scandinavian languages (Swedish, Danish, and the two Norwegian standards) that will prepare students for their senior thesis, and for possible graduate work. Readings will help students see relationships and connections operating across national and linguistic borders within the Nordic region. Prereqs., NORW/SWED 2120 and NORW/SWED 3900 for 3 credits.
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