FYSP 113 - Re-envisioning Russia

Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4HU, CD, WINT

What role have filmmakers played in reshaping Russian culture over the past two decades? How did they transform Soviet myths to shape new visions for the Yeltsin nineties and the Putin aughts? To what extent did they draw from classic Russian literature by Gogol, Tolstoy or Chekhov? The films and texts we will study focus on such topics as violence and crime, youth culture. Chechnya, the super rich, rural Russia, and the Soviet past. P/NP grading only.

Enrollment Limit: 15
Instructor: A. Forman

Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Russian