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Women in Russian Culture - RSN305

This is general education unit is conducted in English and no knowledge of Russian is required. The study material is designed to suit both students who want to study Russian culture in English and students who want to improve their knowledge of the Russian language. The unit examines how women of various social strata were affected by and shaped historical changes, and how women's lives are connected with broader cultural, social and political transformations. In addition to lectures, students are provided with short stories written by famous Russian writers that reflect women's experiences in Russia from the seventeenth century to the present. These short stories are available in English or in a simplified Russian version with Russian-English vocabulary. There is no examination at the end of this unit. Assessment is by two essays and two assignments.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: None)

Staff Contact(s): Dr Marika Kalyuga
Prerequisites:

39cp Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s):
Unit Designation(s):

Social Science

Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of International Studies

Faculty of Arts

Timetable Information

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