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EGL 290 Fall 2007 Topics in Russian Literature
Instructor: Virginia Gibbons
Phone: 847-376-7035
Office: Rm. 3604 DP
e-mail: vgibbon@oakton.edu
Rm. B206 RH
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday
8:30-9:30 Room 3604 DP, 1:00-2:00 Room 3604 DP,
5:00-6:00 Room 3604 DP
Tuesday 11:30-1:30 Room B200 RH, 4:00-6:00 Room B200 RH
Wednesday 8:30-9:30 Room 3604 DP, 2:00-3:00 Room 3604 DP
5:00-6:00 Room 3604 DP
Thursday 4:00-6:00 Room B200 RH
Friday
10:30-12:00 Room 3604 DP
EGL 290 Topics in Russian Literature: Credit hours: 3Lecture 3 Lab 0
Course Prerequisite: One literature course or consent of instructor
Course Catalog Description: this course explores selected topics in
literature. Course content varies and may reflect emphasis on a single
author, group of authors, period of literature or literary theme.
Learning Objectives: Students will be able to analyze works studied and
convey their understanding through oral and written assignments.
Academic Integrity: Students and employees at Oakton Community College are
required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic
Conduct. This code prohibits:
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cheating,
plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
helping others to cheat,
unauthorized changes on official documents,
pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy.
Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is
made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty
is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on
file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Week 1: Aug. 21 Introductions, Syllabus, Overview
Week 2: Aug. 28 The Fatalist pp. 27-36, The Greatcoat pp. 37-65, The
Knocking pp.66-79
Week 3: Sept. 4 The Queen of Spades pp. 3-26, Eugene Onegin
Week 4: Sept. 11 The Steel Flea, pp. 106-136, In the Cart, pp.137-146
Week 5: Sept. 18 The Monster pp. 147-158 , The Gentleman from San
Francisco, pp. 159-178, In Paris, pp. 179-187
Week 6: Sept. 25 Notes from the Underground, Bobok pp. 80-96
Week 7: Oct. 2 Love,pp. 188-194, A Family Journey, pp. 194-199, God Sees
the Truth, but Waits pp. 97-105
Week 8: Oct.
9 The Death of Ivan Ilich
Week 9: Oct. 16 The Lion pp. 200-205, Quadraturin, pp. 206-216, Lalla’s
Interests, pp. 217-221, The Embroidered Towel, pp.222-234
Week 10:Oct. 23 Babel, pp. 235-245, Zoshchenko, pp. 246-259
Week 11: Oct. 30 Dobychin, pp. 260-265, Platonov, pp. 266-295
Week 12: Nov. 6 The Old Woman pp. 296-317, Shalamov, pp. 318-331, What
a Pity, pp. 332-338
Week 13: Nov. 13 In the Autumn, pp. 339-349, Red Caviar Sandwiches,
pp.350-361, The Officer’s Belt pp. 362-373, Sindbad the Sailor pp. 374-378
Week 14: Nov. 20 Guest Speaker: Jelena Bankovic
Week 15: Nov. 27 The Master and Margarita Book I
Week 16: Dec. 4 The Master and Margarita Book II,
Finals :
Dec. 11 Class Presentations, Wrap-up
Methods of Instruction
Lecture, discussion, film excerpts, music, collaborative work,
student presentations, guest speakers when possible, critical
analysis of the works under consideration.
Course Practices Required
Consistent and timely attendance, reading, writing, and thinking, constructive
discussion, and timely completion of all assignments is critical to success in this
class. All final drafts of writing assignments must be typed and doublespaced.
Instructional Materials
Anthology: Russian Short Stories from Pushkin to Buida ed. Chandler.
Penguin Books, 2005.
Novels: Pushkin, Alexander. Eugene Onegin.
Dostoevsky, Fedor. Notes from Underground.
Tolstoy, Leo. The Death of Ivan Ilich
Bulgakov, Mikhail. The Master and Margarita.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
Four critical essays:
September 25: surrealism
October 16: family/death
November 20:dissidents
Dec. 11: love
One critical analysis and oral presentation:
Dec. 11: presentation on one Russian writer
Consistent, constructive class participation:
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The Gibbons Grading Scale:
A=93-100
B=87 - 92
C=78 - 86
D=70 - 77
F=below 70
Additional Course Information:
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you
may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To
request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in
Instructional Support Services. All students are expected to fulfill
essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill
or requirement of a course or degree program.