School of Liberal Arts: Germanic and Slavic Studies
2008-2009 Academic Year
362
RUSS 353 Survey of Russian Art (3)
Prof. Brumfield. An introduction to the art and architecture of Russia, from the
12th century to the present. The first part of the course deals with the medieval
period (church architecture, icons, frescoes). The second part begins with the
assimilation of western European styles during the 17th century, and concludes
with a survey of current developments in Russia. No knowledge of Russian
required. Same as ARHS 353.
RUSS 375 Jewish Identity in Modern Literature (3)
Prof. Horowitz. In this course we will examine novels, short stories, essays, and
other literary works by European Jewish authors and study their literary, cultural
and political context. We trace the development of literary forms that provide the
basis for a modern Jewish self-consciousness and a sense of cultural identity. We
compare the concepts of community and individualism, religious reform, and
cultural notions of identity in the writings of authors from Eastern European and
Western Europe. We also examine the differences of Jews in Europe in the period
before the Holocaust. Same as JWST 375.
RUSS 481, 482 Special Topics (3, 3)
Staff. Courses offered by visiting faculty or permanent faculty. For specific
offering, see the Schedule of Classes. For description, consult department.
RUSS H491, H492 Independent Studies (3, 3)
Staff. An independent research project in any advanced area of Russian language,
literature or culture. Open to superior students with the approval of the
department.
RUSS H499-H500 Honors Thesis (3, 4)
Staff. Approval of department and Honors Committee required.
RUSS 607 Slavic Contributions to Linguistics (3)
Prof. Cummins. Lectures, readings and discussions, in English, of the Prague and
Moscow schools of linguistics. Markedness theory, child language, discourse
theory, formalist criticism, pragmatics and related topics. Open to juniors, seniors
and graduate students in linguistics, literary theory, and allied disciplines. May be
counted toward the major with departmental approval. Includes a unit on the
structure of German. May be counted toward a German Cultural Studies major.