Students in this course will gain an appreciation for Chekhov's literary style and
will study the major themes of his oeuvre and their relationship to other works of
Russian literature. They will also consider Chekhov's influence outside of Russia. At
the same time, students will further develop their reading comprehension and their
skills in written and spoken Russian. They will be required to participate actively in
classroom discussions, give oral presentations, and submit regular written essays.
Students may also act out scenes from the plays in class. The course will include
either a final exam or a final project of comparable scope, at the discretion of the
instructor.

The early comic stories (stories such as "Death of an Official", 
"Fat and Thin", "The Chameleon", "Sergeant Prishibeev")

The middle period: developments in characterization and 
experiments with longer narrative forms
	
   The world of children (stories such as "Vanka", "Sleepy", 
"Small Fry")

    The world of women (stories such as "Anyuta", "The Chorus 
Girl", "Agaf'ya")

    The clinical point of view (stories such as "The Name-Day 
Party", "A Nervous Breakdown")

    The "problem" stories: social and philosophical issues 
(stories such as "The Duel", "Ward No. 6", "A Woman's Kingdom")

The masterpieces of the late period (stories such as "Peasants", 
"The Man in a Case", "The Lady with the Pet Dog", "In the Ravine", 
"The Bride")

General characteristics of Chekhov's dramatic works and closer 
study of one or more of the major plays ("The Sea Gull", "Uncle 
Vanya", "Three Sisters" or "The Cherry Orchard").

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.