Lectures and readings in Russian. Class conducted in Russian. The impact of the collapse of communism on Russian society and culture. Focus on current issues in Russia and in the emigration. Conducted in Russian.
Content varies each time offered.
Not available for major credit to Slavic majors. Not available for graduate credit. Considers word order, negation, verbal aspect. Focus on problems of Russian cultural identity and Russia's complex relationship to Byzantine and Western traditions. Major works and genres of the 18th century.