One of the most famous works of Russian literature, Leo
Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina was controversial from its first serialized
publication in the 1870s. In this class, we will the novel over the course of the
semester, allowing for close reading and careful interpretation. Examining both
the aesthetic concerns of the text itself, as well as some of the broader
cultural and social contexts and questions around the novel, this course offers
an overview of one of the most famous works of the Russian and global literary
canons. In addition to the novel, this course will also look at some shorter fiction
by Tolstoy, as well as some adaptations of Anna Karenina into other
artistic media. Taught in English, with the option for students with advanced
Russian to read the text in the original.
RUS 420 will be taught fully remotely for Spring 2021 and has been redesigned with the fully online format in mind. The course will include synchronous small group discussions and asynchronous learning components, ensuring that all students are able to actively participate in the course.
Any student who is unable to make synchronous class sessions (on Zoom) should be in touch with Dr. Race to discuss options.
Satisfies ENG seminar requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
No knowledge of Russian required or expected.
Course is repeatable for credit given different topic/title.
- Teacher: Megan Race