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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.
Key moments in the development of Russian culture since its westernization in the early eighteenth century to the present day. Focus on works of literature, art and other products of the culture that have significantly influenced Russian self-understanding as well as the ways in which Russians perceive the rest of the world.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60200R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 27 of 100 | Greta Matzner-Gore | WPHB27 | Word (164018 KB) |    |
| 60290R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | Canceled | | |||
| 60292R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 11 of 25 | THH214 | | ||
| 60294R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | Canceled | | |||
| 60296R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 16 of 25 | WPH101 | |
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 | 11 of 25 | Jack Peters | THH214 | Word (20318 KB) | |
| 60214R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 4 of 25 | Jack Peters | THH106 | Word (20559 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60288R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 23 of 25 | THH106 | | ||
| 60298R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 14 of 25 | THH106 | | ||
| 60228R | 001 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 37 of 49 | Sally Pratt | VKC156 | |
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 | TBA | TBA | 6 of 15 | Tatiana Akishina | TBA | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60234D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 19 | Greta Matzner-Gore | THH214 | Word (154230 KB) | |
Exploration of key moments in the recent historical experience of Eastern Europe through close readings of literature and film. Taught in English.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60235R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | Anna Krakus | |
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 | Tuesday | 3 of 6 | Tatiana Akishina | OFFICE | |
Major works and genres of the 18th century. The development of a "modern" literary tradition, focusing on the problems of Russia's indigenization of Western literary movements (classicism and sentimentalism.)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60250D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 5 of 10 | Kelsey Rubin-Detlev | WPH603 | |
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 | 0 of 5 | 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 | 3 of 5 | Thomas Seifrid,Kelsey Rubin-Detlev, Greta Matzner-Gore | 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 | |