No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in REES 397. An interdisciplinary survey of the people, history, politics, government, economy, social institutions, literature, and arts of the communist and post-communist states of Eastern Europe and their relations with the rest of the world. Lectures and discussions. Central European Literature in the Twentieth Century. Focus on selected Czech authors of the post-1945 era as examples of Central European writing.
All work is based on English translations.
Fundamentals of Slavic Linguistics. A general survey of concepts, techniques, and terminology applicable to synchronic as well as diachronic studies of Russian and other Slavic languages. Primary emphasis is on the basic linguistic methodology but balanced to serve the needs of students specializing either in literature or linguistics. Culture and Politics in Russia Today. May be repeated for a total of four credits.