Modern Russian Poetry. A knowledge of Russian is required. The subject of the course is Russian lyric poetry during the age of Symbolism, with some comparative material on longer narrative poems and verse drama. Reading, translation, and explication of selected poems by Vladimir Solov'ev, Brjusov, Bal'mont, Sologub, Zinaida Gippius, Konevskoj, Dobroljubov, Vladimir Gippius, Blok, Belyj, Vjaceslav Ivanov, Annenskij, Bunin, Komarovskij and Volosin. Knowledge of Russian is required.
Translations are to be prepared for every class.
There is a final exam. Assuming no prior exposure to the language, First-Year Armenian aims at establishing the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Class time is spent on explaining grammar, reading, oral translation and guided conversation. Frequent short homework assignments and listening to tapes which parallel the textbook. Grade is based on homework, classroom participation and three hour exams.