RUSSN M127
Women in Russian Literature
Description: (Same as Gender Studies M127.) Lecture, three hours. Designed for juniors/seniors. Lectures and readings in English. Introduction to alternative tradition of women's writings in Russia and Soviet Union. Emphasis on images of women expressed in this tradition as compared with those found in works of contemporary male writers. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Fall 2019 - This is probably one of my favourite classes that I have taken at UCLA. Professor Furman helped to facilitate engaging discussions of the readings, but you really need to make sure you do all (or most) of the readings on time in order to participate in the class discussions because that is how you get a lot of your grade and deepen your understanding of the material. Her two short assignments are 2-page write-ups, which are somewhat difficult since there's so much to cover in so little space, but most of the assignments/grades are fair. I was actually surprised that I enjoyed a lot of the readings! We read a few chapters of The Women's Decameron and I enjoyed the chapters so much that I ended up buying the whole book and reading it for fun a few months later. The first class readings, which mostly revolved around theory, were the most difficult, but it gets better for sure. She provides plenty of help, replies to emails quickly, and gives amazing feedback on papers to help you improve. Definitely would recommend this class and this professor!
Fall 2019 - This is probably one of my favourite classes that I have taken at UCLA. Professor Furman helped to facilitate engaging discussions of the readings, but you really need to make sure you do all (or most) of the readings on time in order to participate in the class discussions because that is how you get a lot of your grade and deepen your understanding of the material. Her two short assignments are 2-page write-ups, which are somewhat difficult since there's so much to cover in so little space, but most of the assignments/grades are fair. I was actually surprised that I enjoyed a lot of the readings! We read a few chapters of The Women's Decameron and I enjoyed the chapters so much that I ended up buying the whole book and reading it for fun a few months later. The first class readings, which mostly revolved around theory, were the most difficult, but it gets better for sure. She provides plenty of help, replies to emails quickly, and gives amazing feedback on papers to help you improve. Definitely would recommend this class and this professor!
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Winter 2025 - I LOVED this class. As a Gender Studies major I had no idea what I was getting into by taking a Russian course but I am so glad I did. Lilya is a fantastic professor and has a lot of knowledge about Russian literature and cinema. The final grade is based on participation, attendance, and three 5-7 page papers throughout the quarter. I genuinely looked forward to going to this class and would highly recommend it to others. It is one of the more challenging Gender Studies courses I've taken but still stress-free and worth it. If you can you should definitely take this class.
Winter 2025 - I LOVED this class. As a Gender Studies major I had no idea what I was getting into by taking a Russian course but I am so glad I did. Lilya is a fantastic professor and has a lot of knowledge about Russian literature and cinema. The final grade is based on participation, attendance, and three 5-7 page papers throughout the quarter. I genuinely looked forward to going to this class and would highly recommend it to others. It is one of the more challenging Gender Studies courses I've taken but still stress-free and worth it. If you can you should definitely take this class.
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