What are folktales, fairytales, myths, legends and contemporary "urban legends?" This course looks at the oral art of Russian folktale, its roots in pre-Christian religion, its worldwide connections, and its manifestations and transformations in modern Russian literature and culture. No prerequisites and no knowledge of Russian required.

Time: Monday and Wednesday 2:30-4:20 pm
Course Location: Gould 435
Instructor: Ms. Veronica Muskheli
Office hours: Monday 12 noon-1 pm; Thursday 2:30-4:00 pm and by appointment
Email: nika@uw.edu

Assigned Readings: Due on the date for which it is listed
Weekly Responses: Hard copy one-page double-spaced 12 point Times Roman, due on Monday at 2:30 pm; for full credit, 5 out of 8 possible response papers have to be submitted (7 out of 8 for students seeking Writing Credit)
Final Paper: Hard copy, 5-6 pages (12-page paper for Writing Credit), double-spaced 12 point Times Roman, due on Tuesday, June 9, by 4:30 pm (accepted by the instructor in person in Gould 435 between 2:30 and 4:30 pm)
Extra Credit: Telling your tale and/or Attending and reviewing a traditional storytelling session at the Folklife Festival (May 22-25, 2015) in Seattle Center