Russian Language and Culture through Film

Study of Russian cultural paradigms and constructs of self and other as demonstrated in Russia and Soviet films, primarily from 1960s to the present. Special attention to the analysis of linguistic constructs and their cultural semantic content as well as comparative analyses of Soviet and Russian culture and Russian and European/American culture. Film and computer technology, as well as access to these technologies and their implementation, are a central part of the cultural context. Includes oral and written presentations and analysis which require the usage of additional film text and secondary critical literature. Prerequisite: Russian 301S or equivalent or consent of instructor.