Course Name: Drama and theatre in Russia from the late 17th through the 20th centuries
Instructor:
Guest Lecturer: Barbara J. Henry
SLN: 18835
Meeting Time: T, Th 2:30-4:20
Term: Spring 2014
Drama and theatre in Russia from the late 17th through the 20th centuries: the first Russian play, adaptations to Russian tastes, vaudeville, the rise of Realism, challenges of Symbolism and Modernism, cabaret, Stanislavsky’s “System,” the sclerosis of Socialist Realism, and underground alternatives to it. Also considers the nature of mimesis and illusion, acting and representation.
Recommended preparation
Slavic department graduate students must read all texts in Russian; English translations are available for students from other disciplines.
Class assignments and grading
One play and critical materials to be covered per class meeting.
Students must contribute to discussion, produce a research paper of appropriate length at the conclusion of class.