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RU3047   The Russian Play

Academic year(s): 2025-2026

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: restricted to students with entry to Honours Russian

Planned timetable: To be confirmed

This module is designed to build on the knowledge of Russian literature acquired at sub-honours level and to develop collaborative skills, self-reflection and initiative in the production of a Russian play for performance. Students will work together to produce, direct and perform a Russian play in Russian with guidance and oversight from the module coordinator. You will use your knowledge of Russian to translate and critically analyse a Russian play text before assigning parts and rehearsing weekly in small groups. Those who would prefer not to act on stage will have roles in set design, costume creation and technical organisation. Collaborative work outside of class hours will be required, including intensive rehearsals in the lead up to performance. Assessment for the module consists of a reflective journal and literary essay.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass RU2202 or pass RU2204

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 weekly seminar (1.5 hrs); Week 11: dress rehearsals, technical run and performance (10 hrs)

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 100% Coursework


Re-assessment: 100% Coursework

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr J D S Gardiner
Module teaching staff: Dr Jesse Gardiner
Module coordinator email jdsg@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

  • Work independently and collaboratively to produce a Russian play for public performance on a theatre stage.
  • Reflect critically on their working practices, project management skills and understanding of the play text in a weekly journal.
  • Display in-depth knowledge of a Russian play and the broader historical and cultural contexts in which it emerged.
  • Develop a detailed argument supported with appropriate and accurately referenced evidence from the primary text and secondary literature.