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Slavic Languages and Literatures (SLL)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/sll/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in THH255; Phone: (213) 740-2735.
Introduction to the Russian language with emphasis on basic conversational skills, major points of grammar and reading.
- Note: D-clearance for Russian I available in person THH 309, by phone 740-1188, or email language@usc.edu. Students with previous exposure to Russian must take a Russian placement exam.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60202D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWTh | 5 of 19 | Tatiana Akishina | THH107 |    | |
| 60204D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 19 | Daria Ivanova | VKC259 | |
Analysis of significant chess games, reflecting societal attitudes towards science, competition, art, gender, psychology, politics, and technology. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60212R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 17 of 25 | Jack Peters | THH118 | Word (20218 KB) | |
| 60214R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | Jack Peters | Word (20218 KB) | | |
| 60215R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 18 | Jack Peters | VKC158 | Word (20218 KB) | |
Development of thematic conversational skills with emphasis on extended dialogue. Review of basic morphology with special attention to verbs of motion. Reading of authentic material is emphasized.
- Prerequisite: SLL 150
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60216R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 16 of 19 | Natalia Dame | VKC111 | |
Russian cultural identity from its beginnings until today. The Eastern Orthodox tradition, its traumatic confrontation with Western culture, and their continuous interaction.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one disc
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60228R | 001 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 38 of 49 | Sarah Pratt | THH116 | | |
| 60288R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 18 of 25 | VKC155 | | ||
| 60290R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 20 of 25 | VKC155 | |
Advanced language training focusing on specific issues of communication with Russians. Analysis and translation of literary texts. Advanced syntax. Conducted in Russian. Recommended preparation: SLL 120, SLL 150, SLL 220.
- Prerequisite: SLL 250
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60230D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | 4 of 10 | Tatiana Akishina | THH221 | |
Dostoevsky's novels as psychological and philosophical analyses of modern alienated man. Readings in Dostoevsky and selections from Gide, Kafka, Camus, and Sartre. Conducted in English.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60232D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 21 of 21 | Greta Matzner-Gore | VKC154 | PDF (159263 KB) | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60236D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 8 | OFFICE | |
Study of Russian required for graduate work and professional activities.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60240D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 6 | Tatiana Akishina | OFFICE | |
Introduction to graduate study of Russian literature; research methods, bibliography, transliteration, development of critical writing skills.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60244D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 3 of 8 | Thomas Seifrid | THH221 | |
Phonetic, morphological, syntactical changes from common Slavic to the present. Russian literary language; influence of 19th century Russian authors and old church Slavic on contemporary Russian.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60248D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 10 | Roumyana Pancheva | THH111 | |
Genre of the novel as exemplified in the works of one or more Russian authors. Readings from Gogol, Turgenev, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and others. Prerequisite: three years of college Russian.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60252D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 6 of 12 | Greta Matzner-Gore | THH111 | PDF (154626 KB) | |
Research leading to the Master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60256D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | John Bowlt | OFFICE | |
Practical principles for the long-term development of effective teaching within college disciplines. Intended for teaching assistants in Dornsife College.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the MDA department but may qualify for major credit in SLL. To register, enroll in MDA 593.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42297D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 4 of 20 | Sunyoung Park | VKC103 | |
Subject varies from year to year. A trend or major figure will be studied in its cultural and artistic contexts. May be repeated, with departmental permission, if content of the seminar is different. Recommended preparation: one year of graduate study.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60260D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 5 of 10 | Anna Krakus | WPH200 | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60276D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60278D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | |