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Galya Diment
RUSS 526
Seattle Campus
Modern literature and film. Topics include post-colonialism, gender, reflections of social upheavals, artistic experimentation, issues of commercialism in art, search for new cultural expressions and identity. Readings in both Russian and English. Offered: Sp.
Class description
The course explores early Russian and Soviet Film, from Evgenii Bauer to Sergei Eisenstein, Vsevolod Pudovkin, and Dziga Vertov. It also features the "Soviet Hollywood" of the late 1930s. All films carry English subtitles and readings will include works written by the directors themselves.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Lectures and Discussions
Recommended preparation
No pre-requisites; Just an open mind and discerning eyes :) Graduate students in Russian will be expected to read some of the materials in Russian
Class assignments and grading
Film viewings, reading, one report, final 15-20 pp paper. Occasional additional sessions as needed.
Class participation (20%); Report (30%); Final paper (50%) (note that it's different from the undergraduate course).
