Representations of Russia (SERS0012)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department: School of Slavonic and East European Studies
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module provides an introduction to key aspects of Russian society and culture through the study of how Russia is conceptualized, represented and mythologized in a range of modes and genres, including literature, folklore, history, thought, film, theatre, art and music. The texts will be read in English, but with the introduction of some Russian language materials as appropriate; students with A Level Russian or native speakers of Russian will be expected to undertake more reading in Russian. The module will take a broad historical perspective, from Kievan Russia to the present, and will be organised under four main headings:

First term: Russia in space; Russia between East and West
Second term: Russia in time: Utopia and byt; Russia and its people

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 15
Module leader: Professor Pamela Davidson
Who to contact for more information: ssees-lc@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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