A knowledge of Russian is not required. In this course we will be examining the entire literary career of Anton Chekhov, beginning with the comic newspaper sketches he wrote to support his family while studying medicine, and ending with the major stories and plays now acknowledged as classics of their genre. Works will be discussed in the context of the cultural climate of Russia at the turn of the century. Chekhov's involvement with Stanislavsky and the Russian theatrical world will also be analyzed. This course should appeal to anyone with an interest in the modern short story or twentieth-century drama and theater, and is taught informally, with discussion from students encouraged.
All reading is in English.
Popular Sub-Genres in Modern Russian Literature. Section 001 - Russian Science Fiction and Spy Story. Midterm paper, final take-home exam. Czech 141 or equivalent. This course is a continuation of Czech 141 with emphasis on the development of reading and speaking skills in target language.