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Fall 2012 Course Offerings

RUT 3515: Russian Fairy Tales (0138)

This course will introduce students to a wide selection of Russian folklore and fairy tales, and will examine the aesthetic, social, and psychological values that they reflect. Students will enhance their understanding of the continuing influence of fairy tales and folk beliefs in Russian culture, music, film, popular culture, and everyday life. Taught entirely in English. (Gen Ed credit: H, N)

Meeting times: T: 6-7, R: 7

Office hours: Tuesdays/Thursday 3-4 p.m. (or by appointment)

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RUS 4341: Russian Media Culture (03DG)

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In “Russian Media Culture,” advanced-intermediate students will study the recent history and ongoing trends in the Russian mass media and examine a variety of themes dedicated to better understanding the contours and impact of web-based technology and communication in Russian society and culture today. To promote the independent use and study of Russian beyond the walls of the classroom, the course will help students develop the linguistic, cultural and technological skills needed to access, interpret, and discuss a variety of content and interfaces currently available through the Russian internet and new media technologies. Likely thematic clusters include: Old media in the new media era; The Russian blogosphere and microblogging; New media and social networking; Online visual media; Politics and/of the internet; Virtual entertainment, fashion, and consumer culture; (Un)civil society in the digital age. Students will also have the opportunity to independently pursue other career or personal, Russia-related interests using web-based resources. Prerequisite: RUS 4930 (“Grammar 2") or the equivalent, or instructor's permission. (Gen Ed: H, N – pending approval)

Meeting times: T 4, R 4-5

Office hours: Tuesdays/Thursday 3-4 p.m. (or by appointment)

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Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Russian Studies at UF

Russian and East European Area Studies

Center for European Studies

Russification issues

Contact Information

Dept. of Languages, Literatures & Cultures
301 Pugh Hall/P.O. Box 115565
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-5565

352-273-3786
mgorham@ufl.edu