Russophone Literature: Its History and Development to Date. Level 1. Online Course

<p>The course presents an overview of the development of Russian-speaking literature from late 10th century until today. Emphasis is placed on the different literary epochs and the transitions between these, above all during 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. The literature is analysed in relation to the cultural, philosophic and political schools of thought that characterised this literature such as the inheritance from the orthodox church, communism, revolutions, wartime culture and political terror.</p> <p>This is a distance learning course using the learning platform Canvas, with online seminars over Zoom. You need access to a computer with internet connection, webcam, and a headset throughout the semester.</p>