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World
Literature 118
Tolstoy: Late Works, Great and Small
(evening)
Course
Description
A
discussion course, which examines a number of Lev Tolstoy’s shorter
works as
well as his novel Resurrection. Shorter works include Kreutzer
Sonata, Ward #6, Master and Man, Family Happiness, The Cossacks, Father
Sergius. The course focuses upon literary trends, archetypes and
the milieu
within which the author worked. There are two take-home exams and a
take-home final. Students who are active in class discussionand
produce "A's" on both take-home exams may, with
the agreement of the instructor, substitute the take-home final for an
oral
exam. (This oral final is a one-to-one discussion of the entire course in my
office. Unlike MA and Ph.D. orals, it is not designed to
intimidate.)
Course
Grading
Take-home hour exams - at least 2 during the semester
50%
Class preparedness and
participation
20%
Take home or oral final exam (your
choice)
30%
Explanation -
Grade for
classroom preparedness and performance
This is a discussion course. In order for the course to be successful
and
interesting, it is necessary that you are present, that you are
prepared
(having read the assigned reading), and that you are willing and able
to discuss
the literature. A performance grade based on these criteria will be
assigned to
each student.