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Galya Diment
C LIT 396
Seattle Campus
Offered by visitors or resident faculty. Content varies.
Class description
The course will focus on Russian and American fiction of one of the greatest 20th-century writers, VLADIMIR NABOKOV (1899-1977). Our readings will include two of his earlier novels -- Despair (1932; in English, 1966), and Invitation to a Beheading (1936; in English, 1959) -- and two of his later novels for which he is best known: Pnin and Lolita (both 1956). We will also study his autobiography, Speak, Memory (1951/1967) and read many of his magnificent short stories written throughout his life.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Lecture, Discussion
Recommended preparation
Knowing how to read :)
Class assignments and grading
All readings and discussions are in English. No pre-requisites. Course requirements will include a take-home midterm (5-7 pp) and a take-home final (8-11 pp). With the consent of the instructor, the take-home final can be replaced by a 10-15 pp research paper.
Class participation (20%), Midterm (30%); Final (50%)