COMP 305(S) Dostoevsky and His Age (Same as Russian 305)

RUSS 305(S) Dostoevsky and His Age (Same as Comparative Literature 305)
This course will examine the life and works of Fyodor Dostoevsky in the context of Western intellectual history. Readings will include Dostoevsky's highly influential novella, Notes from Underground, his first major novel, Crime and Punishment, his masterpiece, The Brother Karamazov, and several shorter works. Over the course of the semester, we will talk about Dostoevsky's age and society, examining the larger trends and problems reflected in his novels: the slums of St. Petersburg with their prostitutes, beggars, and moneylenders; widespread demands for social and political reform; religious and philosophical debate. All readings will be in English.
Format: lecture/discussion. Requirements: active class participation, three short papers, an article review, and a final research project.
No prerequisites. No enrollment limit (expected: 20).
Hour: CASSIDAY