SLAV 2173 Twentieth-Century Russian Literature (in Translation)
Satisfies the literature core requirement and the cultural diversity requirement. Landmarks of Russian-language literature from the Russian Empire, the USSR, and the emigrations, in the context of the twentieth centurys turbulent history. Works by Akhmatova, Brodsky, Bunin, Gladkov, Mayakovsky, Selvinsky, Shkovsky, Sologub, Solzhenitsyn, Trifonov and others. Conducted entirely in English. All readings are in English. Students of Russian contribute their expertise. No prerequisites.
Course overview
- Department
- Slavic Studies
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically in the Spring
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Cultural Diversity,Literature
Requirements fulfilled
- Slavic Studies: Russian literature survey: Classics of Russian Literature or Twentieth-Century Russian Literature (one course, 3 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Russian: Russian literature surveys: Classics of Russian Literature and Twentieth-Century Russian Literature (two courses, 6 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Slavic Studies: Slavic or East European literature, second course of the 6-credit literature block (one course, 3 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Russian: Either SLAV2162 Classics of Russian Literature or SLAV2173 Twentieth Century Russian Literature (3 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)
- University Core: Literature (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.40 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.58 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Maxim Shrayer | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 17 of 19 |
| Spring 2025 | Tony Lin | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | — | 14 of 20 |
| Spring 2024 | Maxim Shrayer | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 11 of 21 |
| Spring 2023 | Maxim Shrayer | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | — | 14 of 15 |
| Spring 2022 | Maxim Shrayer | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 6 of 12 |