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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 email language@dornsife.usc.edu, or phone (213) 740-1188. Students with previous experience in Russian are required to take a placement exam.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60202D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 11 of 19 | Justin Trifiro | THH113 |    |
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 | 14 of 16 | Jack Peters | LVL13 | Word (19788 KB) | |
| 60214R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 17 of 20 | Jack Peters | LVL13 | Word (19788 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 | 1:00-1:50pm | MTuWTh | 12 of 19 | Nikita Allgire | THH109 | |
Introduction to Russian language and culture by means of a study-tour on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60296D | 238 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 18 of 20 | Tatiana Akishina | OFFICE | |
Development of advanced understanding of the game of chess. Critical analysis of games and of the problem-solving techniques applicable in various game situations. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: SLL 199
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60220D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 6 of 19 | Jack Peters | VKC160 | Word (18217 KB) | |
Survey of the major developments in Russian literature during the20th century, from modernism to the post-Soviet era. Readings inEnglish.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60224R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 19 | Emily Wang | VKC209 | |
Advanced converation topics, readings and analysis of Russian press, films and other popular materials. Advanced grammar. Conducted in Russian. Recommended preparation: SLL 120, SLL 150, SLL 220.
- Prerequisite: SLL 250
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60228D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-8:50am | MWF | 4 of 12 | Tatiana Akishina | THH107 | |
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 discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60230R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 22 of 25 | Thomas Seifrid | THH116 | Word (1412096 MB) | |
Tolstoy's major works in the context of his ethical views.Readings and lectures in English.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60234D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 20 of 20 | Greta Matzner-Gore | THH213 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60238D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 4 | 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 8 | Tatiana Akishina | OFFICE | |
"Russian Modernism" subsumes theoretical ideas, practical achievements, and stylistic movements which contributed to Russia's cultural renaissance between ca. 1890 and ca. 1925. Prerequisite: SLL 340.
- Prerequisite: SLL 340
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60248D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 10 | Lada Panova | SOSB51 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60252D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | |
Detailed study of single literary period, movement, or genre; two or more selected authors; specific school of literary criticism. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60258D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 8 of 8 | Sarah Pratt | THH221 | |
Theme varies from year to year. An author or major work will be selected for intensive study; research paper required. 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 | Tuesday | 7 of 8 | Alexander Zholkovsky | THH109 | Word (59102 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60272D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60276D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 3 | OFFICE | |