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Undergraduate Handbook 2008-2009 (archived)
Module RUSS2121: RUSSIAN LITERATURE OF THE LATER NINETEENTH AND EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURIES
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (Russian)
RUSS2121: RUSSIAN LITERATURE OF THE LATER NINETEENTH AND EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURIES
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 2 | 20 | Not available in 2008/2009 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- Russian Language 1B (RUSS1042), or Russian Language 1A (RUSS1161) and Russian Translation 1A (RUSS1131) or an equivalent qualification to the satisfaction of the Chairman/Chairwoman of the Board of Studies in MLAC or his/her representative.
Corequisites
- Modern Languages, Combined Honours and all Joint and 'with' programmes: Russian Grammar and Composition (RUSS2181) OR Russian Grammar and Composition (with Year Abroad Essay) (RUSS2171). Others: see Chairman/Chairwoman of the Board of Studies in MLAC or his/her representative.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- To introduce the work of the major Russian writers of fiction in the 19th and 20th centuries
- To contextualise the development of Russian fiction within the broader political and cultural environment
Content
- This module covers the main writers and trends of the period, focusing specifically on shorter fiction
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- On completion of this module students will have developed a good knowledge of the literary and cultural environment and of the careers of the writers studied.
Subject-specific Skills
- They will acquire fundamental skills in literary analysis
Key Skills
- They will further develop skills in written argument and oral presentation
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- In the lectures students will acquire an overall view of Russian literature in this period.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 1 | Weekly | 1 hour | 21 | Yes |
| Seminars | 1 | Fortnightly | 1 hour | 11 | Yes |
| Preparation and Reading | 168 | ||||
| Slat Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 20% | Essay | 1,500 words | 100% | |
| Essay | 20% | Essay | 1,500 words | 100% | |
| Examination | 60% | Examination | 2 hours | 100% |
Formative Assessment
None
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.