Directed Reading in Ukrainian Literature. Open to non-concentrators. A knowledge of Ukrainian is not required. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits. Reading can be done in English or in Ukrainian.
Plan of study is worked out with each student on an individual basis.
The course will span the period 1917-1985, from the Russian pioneers of film montage to the varied cinematic approaches of contemporary Soviet directors. The films will be viewed, analyzed and discussed with respect to such historical and social issues, as well as in terms of their intrinsic aesthetic structure. Knowledge of Russian is not required. There are no prerequisites. Students will write three critical papers.