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Slavic Languages and Literatures (SLL)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/sll/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in THH255; phone (213) 740-2735.
Introduction to the Russian language with emphasis on basic conversational skills, major points of grammar and reading.
- Note: D class assignments for this course available in THH 309; phone 740-1188.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60202D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 11 of 19 | Tatiana Akishina | THH115 |     |
Analysis of significant chess games, reflecting societal attitudes towards science, competition, art, gender, psychology, politics, and technology. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60212R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 25 of 26 | Jack Peters | THH118 | Word (19937 KB) | |
| 60214R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 25 of 25 | Jack Peters | THH118 | Word (19937 KB) | |
Development of thematic conversational skills with emphasis on extended dialogue. Review of basic morphology with special attention to verbs of motion. Reading of authentic material is emphasized.
- Prerequisite: SLL 150
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60216R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MTuWTh | 9 of 15 | Inessa Gelfenboym | VKC206 | |
Introduction to Russian language and culture by means of a study-tour on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60296D | 238 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 20 | Tatiana Akishina | OFF CAMPUS | |
Development of advanced understanding of the game of chess. Critical analysis of games and of the problem-solving techniques applicable in various game situations. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: SLL 199
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60220D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Thursday | 6 of 15 | Jack Peters | SOSB45 | Word (18470 KB) | |
Russian modernism and the avant-garde: development of modern sensibility in literature and the arts from 1880 to 1930. Readings in Chekhov, Sologub, Bely, Mayakovsky, and others. Conducted in English.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60222R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 20 | Alison Annunziata | THH117 | |
Survey of the major developments in Russian literature during the 20th century, from modernism to the post-Soviet era. Readings in English.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60224R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 6 of 20 | Thomas Seifrid | SOSB41 | |
Advanced converation topics, readings and analysis of Russian press, films and other popular materials. Advanced grammar. Conducted in Russian. Recommended preparation: SLL 120, SLL 150, SLL 220.
- Prerequisite: SLL 250
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60228D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 12 | Tatiana Akishina | OFFICE | |
Russian cultural identity from its beginnings until today. The Eastern Orthodox tradition, its traumatic confrontation with Western culture, and their continuous interaction.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60230R | 001 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 87 of 100 | Sarah Pratt | THH102 | | |
| 60231R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Monday | 24 of 25 | Neil Aitken | VKC260 | | |
| 60232R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Monday | 21 of 25 | Neil Aitken | VKC260 | | |
| 60292R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 22 of 25 | Justin Trifiro | VKC252 | | |
| 60294R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 25 | Justin Trifiro | VKC154 | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60238D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 4 | Marcus Levitt | OFFICE | |
Study of Russian required for graduate work and professional activities.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60240D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 8 | Tatiana Akishina | OFFICE | |
Genre of the novel as exemplified in the works of one or more Russian authors. Readings from Gogol, Turgenev, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and others. Prerequisite: three years of college Russian.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60244D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 8 | Marcus Levitt | WPH200 | |
Research leading to the Master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60252D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | OFFICE | |
Practical principles for the long-term development of effective teaching within college disciplines. Intended for teaching assistants in Dornsife College.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the MDA department but may qualify for major credit in SLL. To register, enroll in MDA 593.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42297R | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 100 | Jane Cody | OFFICE | |
Theme varies from year to year. An author or major work will be selected for intensive study; research paper required. May be repeated, with departmental permission, if content of the seminar is different. Recommended preparation: one year of graduate study.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60262D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 8 | Alexander Zholkovsky | VKC104 | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60272D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60276D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | OFFICE | |