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SLAV2069

Literature of the Other Europe

All readings in English translation. A survey of outstanding and influential works of and about the political and social upheavals of the twentieth century in Central and Southeastern Europe. A study of the often-shared themes of frontier and identity (political and religious), exile, and apocalypse in the works of selected leading writers, such as Witold Gombrowicz (Poland), Bruno Schulz (Poland), Bohumil Hrabal (Czech Republic), Milan Kundera (Czech), Dubravka Ugresic (Croatia), Mesa Selimovic (Bosnia), Muharem Bazdulj (Bosnia), and Emilian Stanev (Bulgaria).

Course overview

Department
Slavic Studies
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

  • University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)
  • University Core: Literature (All undergraduates)

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Official evaluation summary

4.50 / 5

Based on 6 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Tony H Lin · Gasson Hall 208 MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered