2021 Spring SLAVIC R5B 001 LEC 001

Course Catalog Description

Reading and composition course based on works of Russian and other Slavic writers, either written in English or translated into English. As students develop strategies of writing and interpretation, they will become acquainted with a particular theme in Russian and/or Slavic literatures and their major voices. R5A satisfies the first half of the Reading and Composition requirement, and R5B satisfies the second half.

Class Description

Trips, visions, psychedelic experiences: this course will trace the theme of hallucinations through literature, film, the visual arts, and classical and popular music. Beginning with early attempts by writers and ending with hallucinations in recent film and literature, this course will focus on a broad treatment of the issue, including novels influenced by epileptic experience, works inspired by experiences under the influence of drugs, hippies and other countercultural figures, dreams, spiritual and religious visions, and more. We will look at contemporary discussions of the topic, including recent science on altered states of mind, philosophical essays, children’s literature, and real first-hand accounts. Texts for Purchase Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Double (ISBN: 978-0375719011) Juan Rulfo, Pedro Páramo (ISBN 978-0802133908) Hunter S. Thompson, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (ISBN 978-0679785897) Venedikt Erofeev, Moscow to the End of the Line (ISBN 978-0-8101-1200-1) All other readings will be available on bCourses. This course fulfils the second half of the UC Reading & Composition requirement (R5B). Students should expect to focus on sharpening college-level reading, writing, and research skills throughout the course.

Class Notes

This course satisfies the second half or the “B” portion of the Reading and Composition requirement.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the “A” portion of the Reading & Composition requirement or its equivalent. Students may not enroll in nor attend R1B/R5B courses without completin.. show more

This course satisfies the second half or the “B” portion of the Reading and Composition requirement.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the “A” portion of the Reading & Composition requirement or its equivalent. Students may not enroll in nor attend R1B/R5B courses without completing this prerequisite.

Due to the high demand for R&C courses we monitor attendance very carefully. Attendance is mandatory the first two weeks of classes, this includes all enrolled and wait listed students. If you do not attend all classes the first two weeks you may be dropped. If you are attempting to add into this class during weeks 1 and 2 and did not attend the first day, you will be expected to attend all class meetings thereafter and, if space permits, you may be enrolled from the wait list. show less

Rules & Requirements

Requisites

Previously passed an R_A course with a letter grade of C- or better. Previously passed an articulated R_A course with a letter grade of C- or better. Score a 4 on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Literature. Score a 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition. Score of 5, 6, or 7 on the International Baccalaureate Higher Level Examination in English.