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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-clearance for Russian I available in person THH 309, by phone 740-1188, or email language@usc.edu. Students with previous exposure to Russian must take a Russian placement exam.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60202D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWTh | 15 of 19 | Tatiana Akishina | THH112 |     | |
| 60204D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 19 | Thomas Watson | VKC259 | |
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 | 24 of 25 | Jack Peters | THH118 | Word (19597 KB) | |
| 60215R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 25 | Jack Peters | LVL13 | Word (19597 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 | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 6 of 19 | Maria Salnikova | THH105 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60222D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | Jack Peters | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60290R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 19 of 26 | VKC158 | | ||
| 60292R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Friday | 5 of 25 | VKC252 | | ||
| 60294R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 21 of 25 | VKC252 | | ||
| 60228R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 67 of 100 | Marcus Levitt | WPHB27 | | |
| 60288R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 22 of 25 | VKC158 | |
Advanced language training focusing on specific issues of communication with Russians. Analysis and translation of literary texts. Advanced syntax. Conducted in Russian. Recommended preparation: SLL 120, SLL 150, SLL 220.
- Prerequisite: SLL 250
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60230D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MWF | 4 of 12 | Tatiana Akishina | WPH603 | |
Dostoevsky's novels as psychological and philosophical analyses of modern alienated man. Readings in Dostoevsky and selections from Gide, Kafka, Camus, and Sartre. Conducted in English.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60232D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 45 of 49 | Marcus Levitt | ZHS163 | | |
| 60233R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 23 of 26 | VKC205 | | ||
| 60234R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 22 of 25 | SGM226 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60236D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 8 | 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 | 1 of 6 | Tatiana Akishina | OFFICE | |
Introduction to graduate study of Russian literature; research methods, bibliography, transliteration, development of critical writing skills.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60244D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 8 | Sarah Pratt | OFFICE | |
Essential issues in current linguistic description of the syntax and morphology of modern Russian: word order, negation, verbal aspect.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60248D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 10 | Roumyana Pancheva | OFFICE | |
Survey of the major writers and literary schools of Soviet literature in the crucial period from the Revolution to the death of Stalin.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60252D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 8 of 12 | Thomas Seifrid | THH115 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60256D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 5 | Marcus Levitt,John Bowlt, Alexander Zholkovsky | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60276D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Sarah Pratt | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60278D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | |