Born of a reaction against Hegelian rationalism, the different existentialist tendencies come together in the rehabilitation of freedom, subjectivity and individual existence. In this course, we will attempt, through our readings, to discern the characteristics of various existentialist concepts. Students will be asked to write short essays on the readings and to participate actively in class discussions. Luis Puenzo, La Peste. We are what we eat.
Food is fundamental and instrumental in our lives.
This course will examine the foodways of Russia, from the development of the Russian table to the practices and rituals of food preparation and consumption in Russia today. It will explore the semiotics of the table in Russian literature, folklore, film, and journalism, and will look at contemporary attitudes to food and eating. Readings include historical texts, belles lettres, journalism, culinary writing, tourist materials and travelers' tales, folklore. There will be a small lab fee. Check Times, Location, and Availability 324.