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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.
Key moments in the development of Russian culture since its westernization in the early eighteenth century to the present day. Focus on works of literature, art and other products of the culture that have significantly influenced Russian self-understanding as well as the ways in which Russians perceive the rest of the world.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion section
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60200R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 70 | Greta Matzner-Gore | THH208 |   | |
| 60201R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 3 of 25 | WPH101 | | ||
| 60203R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 11 of 25 | WPH101 | |
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 | 15 of 19 | Jack Peters | THH106 | Word (20090 KB) | |
| 60214R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 17 of 19 | Jack Peters | THH106 | Word (20090 KB) | |
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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60230R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 49 | Kelsey Rubin-Detlev | WPH200 | | |
| 60231R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 4 of 25 | VKC256 | | ||
| 60232R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 7 of 24 | VKC256 | |
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 | 18 of 19 | Greta Matzner-Gore | GFS216 | |
Readings and discussion in Russian of current topics in Russian culture, politics and society. Content varies each time offered.
- Prerequisite: SLL 250
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60236D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Alexander Zholkovsky | OFFICE | |
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 | 3 of 8 | Tatiana Akishina | OFFICE | |
Analysis of major works of nineteenth century Russian poetry in the context of developing aesthetic principles and cultural history. Prereq: 501 or consent of instructor.
- Prerequisite: SLL 501
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60246D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 5 of 10 | Sally Pratt | WPH200 | |
Survey of the major writers and literary schools of Soviet literature in the crucial period from the Revolution to the death of Stalin.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60248D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 5 of 15 | Thomas Seifrid | WPH603 | |
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 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60262D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 5 of 15 | Colleen McQuillen | THH221 | |
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 | 2 of 3 | Thomas Seifrid,Greta Matzner-Gore | 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 | 3 of 3 | OFFICE | |