Description:
| Aims: To familiarise students with literary Russian and introduce them to classical pre-revolutionary literature. To read (in Russian) and discuss a well-known literary text.
Learning Outcomes: Students who complete the unit successfully will:
* be familiar with the historical development of Russian literature before 1917 and the particular contribution of major writers;
* have studied in depth a short piece of classical Russian literature;
* have improved their vocabulary, grammar and translation skills;
* have developed skills in textual analysis and literary criticism.
Skills: Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgement, reasoned argument and the planning/conduct/reporting of non-quantitative research are taught and assessed in this unit. Skills in effective learning and language skills are developed in this unit.
Content: Lectures on the history of Russian literature; reading and discussion of Chekhov's Dama s sobachkoi.
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