RUSS 200 - The Art of the Protest: Censorship and Resistance in Russian Culture

Description:
The course examines artistic practices that engage in political and cultural protest in Russia, with a focus on books, films, arts and media censored by the state. The course is taught in English. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern. Formerly RUSS 311, students may not receive credit for both.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Recognize resistant artistic practices in Russia in different historical and cultural contexts and in variety of media.
Identify various cultural, political and social factors that contribute to censorship in Russia in different historical and cultural contexts.
Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between arts and political power in Russia in different historical and cultural contexts.
Analyze and interpret primary sources (literary texts, films, art pieces).
Relate primary sources to the examined secondary sources(scholarly articles).
Generate cultural analysis of a chosen censored text (a literary text, film or an art piece) in its political and cultural context.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/16/17