RUSS 525 (01) - Russia: Mythology and Propaganda

Russia: Myth and Propaganda

Durham   Liberal Arts :: Russian
Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 14501
Exploration of the relationship between mythology and culture as a part of the cultural identity of the Russian people, before the 1917 Revolution, during the Communist period, and since the fall of the Soviet Union. Focus on pre 1917 Slavic pagan, Christian, and folk mythology vis-a-vis Western mythology, on 20C propaganda and control of the "public mind" designed to reshape national identity and on the current deconstruction, reform, and rebirth of the old mythology.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Attributes: Online (no campus visits), Historical Perspectives(Disc), EUNH
Instructors: Ashley Morse

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/28/2023 12/11/2023 Hours Arranged ONLINE