RUSS 341
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Dostoevsky's Major Works in Translation
German and Russian
College of Humanities
Course Description
Survey of Dostoevsky's major works in English translation.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Reading
Learning Outcome
The design of this course is to introduce students to the important works of Fyodor Dostoevsky. Our aim is for the student to be able to explain the key issues Dostoevsky explores in his work and illustrate them with examples from the author's novels and short stories. To help the student realize this objective, we focus our attention on three areas:
1. Reading: Those responsible for course instruction choose the assigned readings (mutually agreed upon by members of the section). Students that complete the assigned readings will demonstrate a critical understanding of and appreciation for Dostoevsky's work.
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Writing
Learning Outcome
2. Writing:Writing both in and outside of the classroom will enable the student to develop a reasonable interpretation of a literary text and to support that interpretation with evidence. Students will be able to write a research paper in the appropriate citation style.
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Student Interaction
Learning Outcome
3. Significant Student Interaction:Class discussions are led by both the instructor and the student. Active participation in class discussions will increase the student's ability to identify and articulate the questions Dostoevsky raises in his work.
