Overview of the Revolutionary culture of the early 1920s and the establishment of Socialist Realism as the compulsory artistic method. Analysis of the major artistic and intellectual trends of the post-Soviet period. Lectures, class discussions, and the presentation of slides, video clips, music recordings, films, and Internet. No knowledge of Russian required.
Course is taught in English.
Basic vocabulary and grammatical structures practiced orally and in writing. Correct pronunciation and usage in practical conversation and simple composition. Aspects of traditional and contemporary Russian culture and life. Must be taken in sequence. Russian 201 - Intermediate Russian Active language skills and review and continuation of grammar.