Department of Slavic and Central Asian Languages

Russian 5-421 Course Description

Instructor: Mr. Jahn
Office: 107C Folwell Hall
Phone: 625-6557

General: Russian 5421 is a survey of Russian literary history from its beginnings about 1000 AD to the middle of the 19th century (including Dostoevsky and Turgenev). The course consists of a series of lectures on the facts of Russian literary history interspersed with class recitations and discussions of selected authors, works, and secondary materials. See the class schedule for details. Russian 5421 is primarily designed to serve the curricular needs of graduate students.  Advanced standing undergraduates are also most welcome. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ARE, HOWEVER, ADVISED TO CONSIDER REGISTERING FOR RUSSIAN 3421 INSTEAD.  THE STANDARDS AND WORKLOAD FOR RUSS 5421 ARE GREATER THAN FOR RUSS 3421, BUT THERE IS NO CREDIT ADVANTAGE TO AN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT IN TAKING THE 5-LEVEL VERSION OF THE COURSE.

Examinations: There will be two examinations: a mid-term and a final examination. Examinations may be of either the objective (short answer) or essay type. The instructor will provide a timely description of the examinations.

Paper: Students must submit one long (15-20 pages) paper on a topic mutually agreed to by student and instructor. The paper is due on the last day of class. Papers must be typed and double-spaced.

Required readings: All assignments are to be read by the date indicated on the class schedule. The required readings, as well as numerous suggestions for supplemental readings, are specified in the "Supplementary Materials" for this course, available on line at http://www1.umn.edu/lol-russ/hpgary/Russ3421/Russ3421.htm.

Grades:
Recitation................10%
Mid-term Examination......25%
Final Examination.........35%
Paper.....................30%

Note: The "S" grade is awarded only to students earning conventional grades of "A," "B," or "C."

Invitation: The instructor would be most happy to meet with you during his office hours or at another mutually convenient time for the purpose of discussing any questions you may have about the material presented in the course or of pursuing in greater detail any point that you may find to be of particular interest.