SLAV2169 · Slavic & Eastern Languages and Literatures
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Introduction to Slavic Peoples and Cultures (formerly Slavic Civilizations) is a gateway course that satisfies the Cultural Diversity core and is required for both Russian and Slavic majors. The course is designed to familiarize students with major topics, such as languages and religions in Eastern Europe, and the formation of nation states and identities. Special attention will be paid to major events in Slavic cultural history, from the appearance of Slavs in history to the rise and fall of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia. We will study these events not only through literary texts but also works of art, music, and film. The course is taught entirely in English with no prerequisites.
Course experience
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Organization
4.5 / 5
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Challenge
4.3 / 5
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Attendance
4.7 / 5
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Assignments
4.4 / 5
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Weekly effort
~4.5
hours per week
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Across time
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Fall 2024
1 sectionSpring 2024
1 sectionSpring 2023
1 sectionFall 2021
1 sectionSpring 2021
1 sectionSpring 2020
1 section