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Updated: Mon, 07/15/2024 - 16:07

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RUSS 333 Petersburg: City of Myth (3 credits)

Offered by: Languages,Literatures,Cultures (Faculty of Arts)

Overview

Russian (Arts) : In Russian culture, the two major cities, Moscow and Saint-Petersburg, represent the two sides of Russian culture: its past in Orthodoxy and Russianness and its future in European culture and internationalism. The culture of Saint-Petersburg both reflects the city and redefines the meaning of the city for the future. This class will examine Russian culture within the context of the city itself, providing students with a holistic look at an embedded culture.

Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • Prerequisites: Previous course work in Russian literature, film, or history is highly recommended.

  • Readings and class discussions in English.

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