University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: Both

Planned timetable: 4.00 pm Tue

In this module students will read texts and cultural materials originally written in Polish, Russian, Ukrainian and Yiddish in the early 20th century. Modernism will be explored as a transnational, diverse and dynamic phenomenon driven by political, technological and cultural change. In turn, we will analyse the relationship between artistic production and activism, evaluating cultural production as a strategy to effect societal and political change. The module will focus on texts that use new and experimental techniques to convey the experience of modern city life. Coursework will include opportunities for students to experiment with translation and their own creative writing.

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 seminar of 1.5 hours x 10 weeks.

Scheduled learning hours: 15

Guided independent study hours: 135

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr E Finer
Module teaching staff: Dr Emily Finer
Module coordinator email ef50@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• display an in-depth knowledge of 20th century texts and cultural materials originally written in Polish, Russian, Ukrainian and Yiddish
• understand individual works in their transnational, historical, cultural and literary contexts
• analyse texts in terms of their content and authors' stylistic choices
• conduct independent research with texts of your choice
• explore experimental approaches to translation and/or creative writing