Goucher College 2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
Goucher College 2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.

RUS 253/353 - The Soul of Russia: Russian Culture and Civilization (3/4 Cr.)

(WL 253/RUS 253) (LER-TXT and LER-DIV)
Taught in English. Students will learn about Russian traditions, folklore, conceptions of the world, and the search for national identity in juxtaposition with Russian history and literature.  Seven topics will be covered using literature, music, cuisine and dance.  At the 300-level students are required to complete a research paper and a capstone project that includes work in the Russian language done through reading and written assignments or through a documented community-based learning capstone project with the instructor’s permission.  The course is taught in English.  Students taking 253 receive 3 credits. Students taking 353 receive 4 credits. Prerequisite: none. Alternating years, Spring semester. Offered 2014. Czeczulin.