The course will introduce students to the major writers of the 19th century: their
lives and works, their place in the larger Russian literary tradition, and the
relationships between literature and other aspects of Russian culture and
civilization. Close readings of representative texts. 

At the same time, this course is designed to further develop students' language
skills. All readings, class discussion, and written assignments are in Russian.
Students will be evaluated on the basis of participation in class discussions,
oral presentations, and regular written essays.

(Following is a representative outline; different works or additional authors may be
included at the discretion of the instructor.)

Introduction: Historical background; Russian culture before the 19th c.

A. S. Pushkin
	Biography; Pushkin's works in all genres and his central role in the Russian 	  
	literary tradition; Pushkin's influence on the development of the modern
	Russian language
	Texts: selected shorter poems (students will be required to memorize some
	of these), "The Queen of Spades"

M. Yu. Lermontov
	Biography; Lermontov's influence on later Russian literature
	Texts: selected poetry, excerpts from "A Hero of Our Time"

N. V. Gogol
	Biography, major works. "The Overcoat"

I. S. Turgenev
	Biography, major works. "Mumu"

L. N. Tolstoy
	Biography, major works, Tolstoy's influence as a social critic and philosopher
	"After the Ball"

A. P. Chekhov
	Biography, major works. "The Lady with the Little Dog"

Students are expected to conform to the UGA Student Honor Code. The instructor will
communicate to students the required documentation for written assignments, what
constitutes authorized assistance in course assignments, and the effect of 
dishonesty or unauthorized assistance upon grading.