RUSSL 2150

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RUSSL 2150
Russian Culture, History, and Politics through Film

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

This survey course will introduce you to various aspects of Russian culture as a formative force of national identity in a broad historical, geopolitical and socioeconomic context of 20-21st century post-imperial, Soviet, and post-soviet Russia. A selection of iconic works of Russian filmmakers will offer you a unique perspective of people's lives, aspirations, hopes and struggles throughout the nation's turbulent history - revolutions and Civil war, Stalin's era and World War II, the political thaw and stagnation, perestroika, the breakdown of the USSR, and full of uncertainties post-soviet era. Reading assignments may include poetry, short stories, historical commentary, and film criticism. No knowledge of the Russian language is required: the course will be conducted entirely in English, and the films will be shown with English subtitles.

When Offered Spring.

Distribution Category (CA-AS, ALC-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19396 RUSSL 2150   SEM 101

    • MW White Hall 104
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022

    • Krivitsky, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Please email rvk3@cornell.edu with enrollment questions.

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