Aims: To introduce Year 2 students to some key literary texts of the period from the 1880s to the 1920s.
Learning Outcomes: Students who complete the unit successfully will:
* have studied in depth works by three classic Russian writers;
* have improved their Russian vocabulary, grammar and translation skills;
* have developed their skills in literary analysis and criticism.
Skills: Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgement, reasoned argument, teamwork and the planning/conduct/reporting of non-quantitative research are taught and assessed in this unit. Skills in effective learning and language skills are developed in this unit.
Content: Three writers (studied in key works): Chekhov, Blok, Zoshchenko.
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