TRANSLATION & DIDACTICS STREAM
Semester III
Core Courses Credits
RS-13 Methodology of Teaching Russian
as a Foreign Language (Theory) 2
RS-14 Morphology of Russian Language 4
RS-15 Theory and Practice of Translation (Paper I) 4
RS-16 Advanced Practical Grammar (A Remedial Course) 2
Non Core Courses
RS-17 Word Formation in Russian Language 4
RS-18 Practical Stylistics 2
RS-19 Translation Practice (Technical Texts) 2
RS-13 Methodology of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language (Theory)
A didactic course aimed at introducing the students to pedagogical principles in
general and application of these principles in teaching of a foreign language
(Russian in particular). Role and significance of short term and long term
memory, recall, attention span and also role of teacher, teaching aids in teaching
of Russian language. Different methods of teaching, types of exercises, time
management in the classroom etc.
Recommended Material
1. Methodology of Teaching Russian, M.P.Pande & L.I. Beryozovskaya,
CIEFL Publication, Hyderabad.
2. Методика Преподавания Русского Языка, М. Вагнер, Владос, М.,
2002. Стр. 12-79
3. Медодика Преподования Русского Языка Иностранцам,
С.Г.Бархударов
RS-14 Morphology of Russian Language
A scientific exposition of the Morphology of Russian language. While teaching
Morphology the fact that the students are not the native speakers of Russian
language will be taken into consideration. All parts of speech, their classification
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will be the main topics of the course. The course will also involve practical
exercises in Morphology.
Recommended Material
1. Современный Русский Язык, Морфология, Л.К.Калинина,
А.В.Аникина
2. Современный Руссий Язык, под ред. Д.Е.Розенталь
3. Современный Русский Язык, Часть 2, Галкина Фёдорук
4. Сборник Упражнений по Морфологии, П.Окопь и В.И.Половникова,
Числительные, Наречие, Из-во МГУ, 1964
RS-15 Theory and Practice of Translation (Paper I)
Introduction of students to the basic concepts in the discipline of Translation
Theory. Definition of translation, types of translation, significance of translation
activity. Study of selected published translations (Russian-English Language
Pair) of Russian literary works (or passages form such translations), as also the
Study of translations of non-literary texts with a view to bring out the techniques
used by translators to tackle various difficulties encountered in the process of
translation. Actual translation practice.
Recommended Material
1. Введение в теорию перевода, (лингвистические проблемы)
А.В.Фёдоров Изд-во литературы на иностранных языках, М., 1958
2. Лингвистика перевода, В.Н.Комиссаров
3. Some Problems of Translation Theory and Practice, R.M.Bakaya, JNU
pub. New Delhi, 1977
4. Hand outs given by teachers
RS-16 Advanced Practical Grammar (A Remedial Course)
a) Grammar Aspect – Prefixed Verbs : Use of Verbs Брать, Ставить,
Смотреть, Читать, Говорить, Дать, Писать, Платить, Работать, Слушать
etc. with prefixes. Cases of use of prefixed verbs in metaphorical sense,
Expression of Temporal Relations in a simple sentence
b) Speech Aspect – Development of Speech on following possible topics -
Семья, Образование, Работа, Свободное Время, Отдых, Путешествие,
Социальные Проблемы, Политика и Экономика, Наука в Современном
Обществе, Искусство и Духовная Культура
c) (If required) Revision and practice of Russian case system (declension of
nouns, adjectives etc. with various prepositions)
Recommended Material
1. Человек в Современном Мире, ЮА.Кумбашева, Учебное Пособие по
Развитию Речи, ФлинтаюНаука, М., 2006.
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2. Сборник упражнений по лексике русского языка, Амиантова Э.И. и
др., Изд-во Русский Язык, М., 1975.
RS-17 Word Formation in Russian
Formation of words in Russian, a review of various techniques of word formation
and practice exercises to improve the vocabulary of students
Recommended Material
1. Современный Русский Язык, Е Земская, 1973
2. Русская Грамматика под ред. Н.Ю.Шведовой и В.В.Лопатина, М.,
Русский Язык, 1990
RS-18 Study of News Paper/Socio-Political Texts
Study of texts on current topics in Russian newspapers as also of news papers
articles and articles appearing in Russian journals with a view to keep abreast of
the current issues/problems being discussed in Russian press.
Recommended Material
1. Читаем и Переводим Газеты и Журналы, Учебное
Пособие,Е.В.Полищук и другие, «Флинта» «Наука», М., 2004
2. Electronic versions of various Russian news papers and journals
RS-19 Translation Practice (Technical Texts)
Study of translations of technical texts (Russian-English as well as English-
Russian translations) prepared for industry by various professional translators.
Possibility of involving students in professional translation activity will be
explored.
Recommended Material
1. Hand outs given by teacher
Semester IV
Core Courses Credits
RS- 20 Methodology of Teaching Russian as
a foreign language (Theory and Practical Work) 4
RS- 21 Syntax of Russian Language 4
RS- 22 Theory and Practice of Translation (Paper II) 4
4
Non Core Courses
RS- 23 Translation Project (Literary Text) 4
RS- 24 Translation Project (Scientific/Technical Text) 4
RS- 25 Course Work (Methodology) 4
RS- 20 Methodology of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language
(Theory & Practical Work)
Study of methodology of teaching different parts of speech of Russian language-
Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives & their declensions, Verbs, Aspects of Verbs,
Verbs of Motion etc. The students will attend certificate course classes and
observe, take notes, discuss lesson plan with teachers, make their own
pedagogical plans and conduct classes for practice
Recommended Material
1. Методика преподавания русского языка, М.Вагнер, Владос, М., 2002
стр. 79-371
2. Статьи по методике преподавания – публикуемые в журнале
Русский язык за рубежом и в других журналах
RS-21 Syntax of Russian Language
Introduction to the Russian theories of syntactic structure, components of a
sentence, formation of word combinations, sentences, classification of various
types of sentences, rema, tema and classification of word combinations,
sentences
Recommended Material
1. Синтаксис современного русского языка, Н.С.Валгина
2. Современный русский язык- синтаксис, В.А.Белошапкова
3. Современный русский язык, часть 2, под ред. Галкиной-Фёдорук
RS-22 Theory and Practice of Translation (Paper II)
Introduction to the modern theories of translation – polysystem theory, analysis of
translation from cultural studies angle etc. Translation practice on an advanced
level
Recommended Material
1. Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and applications, Routledge,
London and New York, 2001
2. Hand-outs provided by the Department
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RS-23 Translation Project (Literary Text)
Students will be required to translate from Russian into English/Marathi a work
(or works) of Literature (Approx. 30-50 pages) and present a paper on the
translation process involved and problems encountered and tackled. The
students will be encouraged to publish their translation in a suitable literary
journal.
RS-24 Translation Project (Scientific/Technical Text)
Students will be required to translate from Russian into English a Science
Research Paper/Technical Manual/Specifications. Possibility of associating them
with industry for this translation project will be explored. If no such possibilities
exist, the Department will provide the students with Source text for translation.
The students will be required to present a paper on the translation process
involved, problems encountered and tackled.
RS-25 Course Work (Methodology)
Students will be required to write a course work on a topic of their choice in the
field of Methodology of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language. They will be
required to make a presentation on the course work prepared by them.
EXAMINATION AND QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Each course of 4 credits will have examination of 100 marks. Examination will
consist of Internal Assessment of 50 marks and Semester-End Examination of 50
marks. Each course of 2 credits will have examination of 50 marks. The
examination will consist of Internal Assessment of 25 marks and Semester End
Examination of 25 marks. The passing standard and system of marking will be
the same as given in the List of courses for M.A. Credit and Semester System
2002-2004 (yellow book).
The question paper will consist of long answer questions and short answer
questions. Their proportion will be 70% long answer questions and 30% short
answer questions.
Course RS-16 Advanced Practical Grammar (A remedial Course) will have the
following distribution of marks: Internal Assessment – 25 marks, Semester End
Examination (Written) – 15 marks. Semester end Examination (Oral)- 10 marks
For courses RS-23, RS-24, RS-25 the distribution of marks shall be as follows:
Internal Assessment – 50, Presentation of the Course/Project Work and Oral
Examination – 50 marks
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LITERATURE STREAM
Semester III
Core Courses Credits
RS-13 Old Russian Literature 2
RS-14 Russian Literature of the 19th Century 4
RS-15 Russian Literary Criticism 2
RS-16 Morphology of Russian Language 4
Non Core Courses
RS-17 F.M.Dostoevsky – Crime and Punishment 2
RS-18 L.N.Tolstoy – Anna Karenina 2
RS-19 A.P.Chekhov (Stories and Play Cherry Orchard) 2
RS-13 Old Russian Literature
A course introducing the students to the development of literature in Old Rus
right from its emergence through various stages of its development up to the end
of the 18th century.
Recommended Material
1. История Русской Литературы , В.И.Кулишёв, «Русский Язык», М.,
1989
2. История Древнерусской Литературы, В.В.Куской, «Высшая Школа»,
М., 1977
3. Notes and hand-outs given by teacher
RS-14 Russian Literature of the 19th Century
Study of prescribed literary texts. Study and critical analysis of the works of
Russian writers and poets of the first of the 19th century viz. Pushkin, Lermontov,
Gogol, Turgenev etc.
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Recommended Material
1. История Русской Литературы, В.И.Кулишёв, «Русский язык». М., 1989
2. Русская Литература 19 века, Учебное Пособие, Л.П.Кременцов,
«Флинта», «Наука». 2005
3. История Русской Литературы тома 5, 6, 7 Изд-во Академии Наук
СССР, Москва, Ленинград 1941, 1953, 1955
4. Notes and hand-outs given by teacher
RS-15 Russian Literary Criticism
Study of critical works of V.G.Belinsky, his articles on the works of Pushkin,
Lermontov and Gogol, contribution of N.G.Chernyshevsky, psychological school
in Russian literary criticism headed by Ovsyaniko-Kulikovsky, symbolists’ school
etc.
Recommended Material
1. Русская литературная критика, Хресоматия, А.Г.Соколов,
М.В.Михайлова, «Высшая школа», М., 1982.
2. В.Г.Белинский, Избранные статьи, «Советская Россия», М., 1979.
3. Notes and hand-outs given by teacher
RS-16 Morphology of Russian language
A scientific exposition of the Morphology of Russian language. While teaching
Morphology the fact that the students are not the native speakers of Russian
language will be taken into consideration. All parts of speech, their classification
will be the main topics of the course. The course will also involve practical
exercises in Morphology.
Recommended Material
1. Современный Русский Язык, Морфология, Л.К.Калинина,
А.В.Аникина
2. Современный Руссий Язык, под ред. Д.Е.Розенталь
3.Современный Русский Язык, Часть 2, Галкина Фёдорук
4. Сборник Упражнений по Морфологии, П.Окопь и В.И.Половникова,
Числительные, Наречие, МГУ, 1964
RS-17 F.M.Dostoevsky –Crime and Punishment
Life and works of F.M.Dostoevsky, Dostoevsky’s contribution to Russian/world
literature, Dostoevsky’s philosophy, in depth study and analysis of novel “Crime
and Punishment”
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Recommended Material
1. История русской литературы, том 9, Изд-во Академии наук СССР,
Москва, Ленинград 1956
2. Ф.М.Достоевский, Полное собрание сочинений
3. Notes and hand outs given by teacher
RS-18 L.N.Tolstoy- Anna Karenina
Tolstoy’s life and works, Tolstoy’s philosophy – views on morality and aesthetics,
in depth study of novel “Anna Karenina”, Tolstoy’s contribution to Russian/world
literature
Recommended Literature
1. История русской литературы, том 9, Изд-во Академии наук СССР,
Москва, Ленинград, 1956
2. Л.Н.Толстой, Полное собрание сочинений
3. Letters to Tolstoy, G.P.Pradhan, Popular Prakashan, Mumbai
4. Notes and hand-outs given by teacher
RS-19 A.P.Chekhov – Stories and Play “Cherry Orchard”
Life and works of A.P.Chekhov, Chekhov – short-story writer, Chekhov – play
wright, study and analysis of Chekhov’s important short stories, Study and
analysis of play “Cherry Orchard”, Contribution of Chekhov to Russian/world
literature/drama
Recommended Material
1. История русской литературы, том 9, Изд-во Академии наук СССР,
Москва, Ленинград, 1956.
2. А.П.Чехов, Полное собрание сочинений,
3. Notes and hand-outs given by teacher
Semester IV
Core Courses Credits
RS-20 Russian Literature of the 20th Century (Paper I) 4
RS-21 Introduction to Literary Criticism 2
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RS-22 Russian Literature of the 20th Century (Paper II) 2
RS-23 Syntax of Russian Language 4
Non Core Courses
RS-24 Russian Formalism 2
RS-25 Ivan Bunin- Dervnya, Gentleman from San Francisco 2
RS-26 Boris Pasternak, Doctor Zhivago 2
RS-20 Russian Literature of the 20th Century (Paper I)
Study of pre-revolutionary literary movements like Acmeism, Symbolism,
Futurism etc. life and works of poets/writers connected with these movements
Study and critical analysis of prose works written by Maxim Gorky, M.Sholokhov,
Alexei Tolstoy, Overview of life and works of the poets of the “silver age” of
Russian poetry
Recommended Material
1. История русской литературы, В.И.Кулишёв, «Русский язык», М., 1989
2. Русская литература 20-го века, под ред. В.П.Журавлёва,
«Просвещение», М., 2003
3. Notes and hand-outs given by teacher
RS-21 Introduction to Literary Criticism
Literature as a form of art, language, subject of literature, literary images, theme
and idea, composition, special features of literary language, literary genres,
styles, methods
Recommended Material
1. Введение в литературоведение, Н.Н.Баландина, Учебное пособие
для студентов, изучающих литературу М., Изд-во Унт-та Дружбы
Народов
2. Введение в литературоведение, Г.Л.Абрамович, «Просвещение». М.,
1975
3. Основы теории литературы, Л.И.Тимофеев, «Просвещение», М.,
1971
4. Notes and hand-outs given by the teacher
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RS-22 Russian Literature of the 20th Century (Paper II)
Study of life and works of Chingiz Aitmatov, V. Shukshin, Yu. Nagibin,
V.Rasputin and others. Prose works produced by these writers will be studied
and analyzed
Recommended Material
1. История русской литературы, В.И.Кулишёв, «Русский язык», М., 1989
4. Русская литература 20-го века, под ред. В.П.Журавлёва,
«Прщсвещение» М., 2003
5. Русские писатели 20-го века, От Бунина до Шукшина, под ред.
Беляклвлй, «Флинта». «Наука». 2006
6. Notes and hand-outs given by teacher
RS-23 Syntax of Russian Language
Introduction to the Russian theories of syntactic structure, components of a
sentence, formation of word combinations, sentences, classification of various
types of sentences, rema, tema and classification of word combinations,
sentences
Recommended Material
1. Синтаксис современного русского языка, Н.С.Валгина
2. Современный русский язык- синтаксис, В.А.Белошапкова
3.Современный русский язык, часть 2, под ред. Галкиной-Фёдорук
RS-24 Russian Formalism
Theories propounded by Shklovsky, Yakobson, Eichenbaum, Bakhtin and others.
Bakhtin’s formalistic analysis of Dosatoevsky’s works, Eichenbaum’s treatment of
the prose works of Lermontov, Gogol and others
Recommended Material
1. XX Century Russian Criticism, edited by Victor Elrich, Yale University
Press
2. Проблемы поэтики Достоевского, М.Бахтин, Советская Россия,
Москва
3. О прозе, Эйхенбаум, Художественная литература, Ленинград
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RS-25 Ivan Bunin Prose, Derevnya, Gentlemen from San Francisco
Study of life and works of Ivan Bunin. In depth study and analysis of his novel
Derevnya and/or long tale Gentleman from San Francisco, Philosophical
conception of the world as reflected in the tale, Tolstoy’s influence on the work.
Recommended Material
1. Русская литература 20-го века, под ред. В.П.Журавлёва,
«Прщсвещение» М., 2003
2. Русские писатели 20-го века, От Бунина до Шукшина, под ред.
Беляклвлй, «Флинта». «Наука». 2006
3. Notes and hand-outs given by teacher
RS-26 Boris Pasternak Novel “Dr. Zhivago”
Study of life and works of Pasternak, Pasternaks poetry – salient features as
reflected in a number of selected poems, In depth study of Novel Dr. Zhivago
Recommended Material
1. Русская литература 20-го века, под ред. В.П.Журавлёва,
«Прщсвещение» М., 2003
2. Русские писатели 20-го века, От Бунина до Шукшина, под ред.
Беляклвлй, «Флинта». «Наука». 2006
3. Notes and hand-outs given by teacher
EXAMINATION AND QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Each course of 4 credits will have examination of 100 marks. Examination will
consist of Internal Assessment of 50 marks and Semester-End Examination of 50
marks. Each course of 2 credits will have examination of 50 marks. The
examination will consist of Internal Assessment of 25 marks and Semester End
Examination of 25 marks. The passing standard and system of marking will be
the same as given in the List of courses for M.A. Credit and Semester System
2002-2004 (yellow book).
The question paper will consist of long answer questions and short answer
questions. Their proportion will be 70% long answer questions and 30% short
answer questions.
Semester III
Core Courses Credits
RS-13 Methodology of Teaching Russian
as a Foreign Language (Theory) 2
RS-14 Morphology of Russian Language 4
RS-15 Theory and Practice of Translation (Paper I) 4
RS-16 Advanced Practical Grammar (A Remedial Course) 2
Non Core Courses
RS-17 Word Formation in Russian Language 4
RS-18 Practical Stylistics 2
RS-19 Translation Practice (Technical Texts) 2
RS-13 Methodology of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language (Theory)
A didactic course aimed at introducing the students to pedagogical principles in
general and application of these principles in teaching of a foreign language
(Russian in particular). Role and significance of short term and long term
memory, recall, attention span and also role of teacher, teaching aids in teaching
of Russian language. Different methods of teaching, types of exercises, time
management in the classroom etc.
Recommended Material
1. Methodology of Teaching Russian, M.P.Pande & L.I. Beryozovskaya,
CIEFL Publication, Hyderabad.
2. Методика Преподавания Русского Языка, М. Вагнер, Владос, М.,
2002. Стр. 12-79
3. Медодика Преподования Русского Языка Иностранцам,
С.Г.Бархударов
RS-14 Morphology of Russian Language
A scientific exposition of the Morphology of Russian language. While teaching
Morphology the fact that the students are not the native speakers of Russian
language will be taken into consideration. All parts of speech, their classification
2
will be the main topics of the course. The course will also involve practical
exercises in Morphology.
Recommended Material
1. Современный Русский Язык, Морфология, Л.К.Калинина,
А.В.Аникина
2. Современный Руссий Язык, под ред. Д.Е.Розенталь
3. Современный Русский Язык, Часть 2, Галкина Фёдорук
4. Сборник Упражнений по Морфологии, П.Окопь и В.И.Половникова,
Числительные, Наречие, Из-во МГУ, 1964
RS-15 Theory and Practice of Translation (Paper I)
Introduction of students to the basic concepts in the discipline of Translation
Theory. Definition of translation, types of translation, significance of translation
activity. Study of selected published translations (Russian-English Language
Pair) of Russian literary works (or passages form such translations), as also the
Study of translations of non-literary texts with a view to bring out the techniques
used by translators to tackle various difficulties encountered in the process of
translation. Actual translation practice.
Recommended Material
1. Введение в теорию перевода, (лингвистические проблемы)
А.В.Фёдоров Изд-во литературы на иностранных языках, М., 1958
2. Лингвистика перевода, В.Н.Комиссаров
3. Some Problems of Translation Theory and Practice, R.M.Bakaya, JNU
pub. New Delhi, 1977
4. Hand outs given by teachers
RS-16 Advanced Practical Grammar (A Remedial Course)
a) Grammar Aspect – Prefixed Verbs : Use of Verbs Брать, Ставить,
Смотреть, Читать, Говорить, Дать, Писать, Платить, Работать, Слушать
etc. with prefixes. Cases of use of prefixed verbs in metaphorical sense,
Expression of Temporal Relations in a simple sentence
b) Speech Aspect – Development of Speech on following possible topics -
Семья, Образование, Работа, Свободное Время, Отдых, Путешествие,
Социальные Проблемы, Политика и Экономика, Наука в Современном
Обществе, Искусство и Духовная Культура
c) (If required) Revision and practice of Russian case system (declension of
nouns, adjectives etc. with various prepositions)
Recommended Material
1. Человек в Современном Мире, ЮА.Кумбашева, Учебное Пособие по
Развитию Речи, ФлинтаюНаука, М., 2006.
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2. Сборник упражнений по лексике русского языка, Амиантова Э.И. и
др., Изд-во Русский Язык, М., 1975.
RS-17 Word Formation in Russian
Formation of words in Russian, a review of various techniques of word formation
and practice exercises to improve the vocabulary of students
Recommended Material
1. Современный Русский Язык, Е Земская, 1973
2. Русская Грамматика под ред. Н.Ю.Шведовой и В.В.Лопатина, М.,
Русский Язык, 1990
RS-18 Study of News Paper/Socio-Political Texts
Study of texts on current topics in Russian newspapers as also of news papers
articles and articles appearing in Russian journals with a view to keep abreast of
the current issues/problems being discussed in Russian press.
Recommended Material
1. Читаем и Переводим Газеты и Журналы, Учебное
Пособие,Е.В.Полищук и другие, «Флинта» «Наука», М., 2004
2. Electronic versions of various Russian news papers and journals
RS-19 Translation Practice (Technical Texts)
Study of translations of technical texts (Russian-English as well as English-
Russian translations) prepared for industry by various professional translators.
Possibility of involving students in professional translation activity will be
explored.
Recommended Material
1. Hand outs given by teacher
Semester IV
Core Courses Credits
RS- 20 Methodology of Teaching Russian as
a foreign language (Theory and Practical Work) 4
RS- 21 Syntax of Russian Language 4
RS- 22 Theory and Practice of Translation (Paper II) 4
4
Non Core Courses
RS- 23 Translation Project (Literary Text) 4
RS- 24 Translation Project (Scientific/Technical Text) 4
RS- 25 Course Work (Methodology) 4
RS- 20 Methodology of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language
(Theory & Practical Work)
Study of methodology of teaching different parts of speech of Russian language-
Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives & their declensions, Verbs, Aspects of Verbs,
Verbs of Motion etc. The students will attend certificate course classes and
observe, take notes, discuss lesson plan with teachers, make their own
pedagogical plans and conduct classes for practice
Recommended Material
1. Методика преподавания русского языка, М.Вагнер, Владос, М., 2002
стр. 79-371
2. Статьи по методике преподавания – публикуемые в журнале
Русский язык за рубежом и в других журналах
RS-21 Syntax of Russian Language
Introduction to the Russian theories of syntactic structure, components of a
sentence, formation of word combinations, sentences, classification of various
types of sentences, rema, tema and classification of word combinations,
sentences
Recommended Material
1. Синтаксис современного русского языка, Н.С.Валгина
2. Современный русский язык- синтаксис, В.А.Белошапкова
3. Современный русский язык, часть 2, под ред. Галкиной-Фёдорук
RS-22 Theory and Practice of Translation (Paper II)
Introduction to the modern theories of translation – polysystem theory, analysis of
translation from cultural studies angle etc. Translation practice on an advanced
level
Recommended Material
1. Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and applications, Routledge,
London and New York, 2001
2. Hand-outs provided by the Department
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RS-23 Translation Project (Literary Text)
Students will be required to translate from Russian into English/Marathi a work
(or works) of Literature (Approx. 30-50 pages) and present a paper on the
translation process involved and problems encountered and tackled. The
students will be encouraged to publish their translation in a suitable literary
journal.
RS-24 Translation Project (Scientific/Technical Text)
Students will be required to translate from Russian into English a Science
Research Paper/Technical Manual/Specifications. Possibility of associating them
with industry for this translation project will be explored. If no such possibilities
exist, the Department will provide the students with Source text for translation.
The students will be required to present a paper on the translation process
involved, problems encountered and tackled.
RS-25 Course Work (Methodology)
Students will be required to write a course work on a topic of their choice in the
field of Methodology of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language. They will be
required to make a presentation on the course work prepared by them.
EXAMINATION AND QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Each course of 4 credits will have examination of 100 marks. Examination will
consist of Internal Assessment of 50 marks and Semester-End Examination of 50
marks. Each course of 2 credits will have examination of 50 marks. The
examination will consist of Internal Assessment of 25 marks and Semester End
Examination of 25 marks. The passing standard and system of marking will be
the same as given in the List of courses for M.A. Credit and Semester System
2002-2004 (yellow book).
The question paper will consist of long answer questions and short answer
questions. Their proportion will be 70% long answer questions and 30% short
answer questions.
Course RS-16 Advanced Practical Grammar (A remedial Course) will have the
following distribution of marks: Internal Assessment – 25 marks, Semester End
Examination (Written) – 15 marks. Semester end Examination (Oral)- 10 marks
For courses RS-23, RS-24, RS-25 the distribution of marks shall be as follows:
Internal Assessment – 50, Presentation of the Course/Project Work and Oral
Examination – 50 marks
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LITERATURE STREAM
Semester III
Core Courses Credits
RS-13 Old Russian Literature 2
RS-14 Russian Literature of the 19th Century 4
RS-15 Russian Literary Criticism 2
RS-16 Morphology of Russian Language 4
Non Core Courses
RS-17 F.M.Dostoevsky – Crime and Punishment 2
RS-18 L.N.Tolstoy – Anna Karenina 2
RS-19 A.P.Chekhov (Stories and Play Cherry Orchard) 2
RS-13 Old Russian Literature
A course introducing the students to the development of literature in Old Rus
right from its emergence through various stages of its development up to the end
of the 18th century.
Recommended Material
1. История Русской Литературы , В.И.Кулишёв, «Русский Язык», М.,
1989
2. История Древнерусской Литературы, В.В.Куской, «Высшая Школа»,
М., 1977
3. Notes and hand-outs given by teacher
RS-14 Russian Literature of the 19th Century
Study of prescribed literary texts. Study and critical analysis of the works of
Russian writers and poets of the first of the 19th century viz. Pushkin, Lermontov,
Gogol, Turgenev etc.
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Recommended Material
1. История Русской Литературы, В.И.Кулишёв, «Русский язык». М., 1989
2. Русская Литература 19 века, Учебное Пособие, Л.П.Кременцов,
«Флинта», «Наука». 2005
3. История Русской Литературы тома 5, 6, 7 Изд-во Академии Наук
СССР, Москва, Ленинград 1941, 1953, 1955
4. Notes and hand-outs given by teacher
RS-15 Russian Literary Criticism
Study of critical works of V.G.Belinsky, his articles on the works of Pushkin,
Lermontov and Gogol, contribution of N.G.Chernyshevsky, psychological school
in Russian literary criticism headed by Ovsyaniko-Kulikovsky, symbolists’ school
etc.
Recommended Material
1. Русская литературная критика, Хресоматия, А.Г.Соколов,
М.В.Михайлова, «Высшая школа», М., 1982.
2. В.Г.Белинский, Избранные статьи, «Советская Россия», М., 1979.
3. Notes and hand-outs given by teacher
RS-16 Morphology of Russian language
A scientific exposition of the Morphology of Russian language. While teaching
Morphology the fact that the students are not the native speakers of Russian
language will be taken into consideration. All parts of speech, their classification
will be the main topics of the course. The course will also involve practical
exercises in Morphology.
Recommended Material
1. Современный Русский Язык, Морфология, Л.К.Калинина,
А.В.Аникина
2. Современный Руссий Язык, под ред. Д.Е.Розенталь
3.Современный Русский Язык, Часть 2, Галкина Фёдорук
4. Сборник Упражнений по Морфологии, П.Окопь и В.И.Половникова,
Числительные, Наречие, МГУ, 1964
RS-17 F.M.Dostoevsky –Crime and Punishment
Life and works of F.M.Dostoevsky, Dostoevsky’s contribution to Russian/world
literature, Dostoevsky’s philosophy, in depth study and analysis of novel “Crime
and Punishment”
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Recommended Material
1. История русской литературы, том 9, Изд-во Академии наук СССР,
Москва, Ленинград 1956
2. Ф.М.Достоевский, Полное собрание сочинений
3. Notes and hand outs given by teacher
RS-18 L.N.Tolstoy- Anna Karenina
Tolstoy’s life and works, Tolstoy’s philosophy – views on morality and aesthetics,
in depth study of novel “Anna Karenina”, Tolstoy’s contribution to Russian/world
literature
Recommended Literature
1. История русской литературы, том 9, Изд-во Академии наук СССР,
Москва, Ленинград, 1956
2. Л.Н.Толстой, Полное собрание сочинений
3. Letters to Tolstoy, G.P.Pradhan, Popular Prakashan, Mumbai
4. Notes and hand-outs given by teacher
RS-19 A.P.Chekhov – Stories and Play “Cherry Orchard”
Life and works of A.P.Chekhov, Chekhov – short-story writer, Chekhov – play
wright, study and analysis of Chekhov’s important short stories, Study and
analysis of play “Cherry Orchard”, Contribution of Chekhov to Russian/world
literature/drama
Recommended Material
1. История русской литературы, том 9, Изд-во Академии наук СССР,
Москва, Ленинград, 1956.
2. А.П.Чехов, Полное собрание сочинений,
3. Notes and hand-outs given by teacher
Semester IV
Core Courses Credits
RS-20 Russian Literature of the 20th Century (Paper I) 4
RS-21 Introduction to Literary Criticism 2
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RS-22 Russian Literature of the 20th Century (Paper II) 2
RS-23 Syntax of Russian Language 4
Non Core Courses
RS-24 Russian Formalism 2
RS-25 Ivan Bunin- Dervnya, Gentleman from San Francisco 2
RS-26 Boris Pasternak, Doctor Zhivago 2
RS-20 Russian Literature of the 20th Century (Paper I)
Study of pre-revolutionary literary movements like Acmeism, Symbolism,
Futurism etc. life and works of poets/writers connected with these movements
Study and critical analysis of prose works written by Maxim Gorky, M.Sholokhov,
Alexei Tolstoy, Overview of life and works of the poets of the “silver age” of
Russian poetry
Recommended Material
1. История русской литературы, В.И.Кулишёв, «Русский язык», М., 1989
2. Русская литература 20-го века, под ред. В.П.Журавлёва,
«Просвещение», М., 2003
3. Notes and hand-outs given by teacher
RS-21 Introduction to Literary Criticism
Literature as a form of art, language, subject of literature, literary images, theme
and idea, composition, special features of literary language, literary genres,
styles, methods
Recommended Material
1. Введение в литературоведение, Н.Н.Баландина, Учебное пособие
для студентов, изучающих литературу М., Изд-во Унт-та Дружбы
Народов
2. Введение в литературоведение, Г.Л.Абрамович, «Просвещение». М.,
1975
3. Основы теории литературы, Л.И.Тимофеев, «Просвещение», М.,
1971
4. Notes and hand-outs given by the teacher
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RS-22 Russian Literature of the 20th Century (Paper II)
Study of life and works of Chingiz Aitmatov, V. Shukshin, Yu. Nagibin,
V.Rasputin and others. Prose works produced by these writers will be studied
and analyzed
Recommended Material
1. История русской литературы, В.И.Кулишёв, «Русский язык», М., 1989
4. Русская литература 20-го века, под ред. В.П.Журавлёва,
«Прщсвещение» М., 2003
5. Русские писатели 20-го века, От Бунина до Шукшина, под ред.
Беляклвлй, «Флинта». «Наука». 2006
6. Notes and hand-outs given by teacher
RS-23 Syntax of Russian Language
Introduction to the Russian theories of syntactic structure, components of a
sentence, formation of word combinations, sentences, classification of various
types of sentences, rema, tema and classification of word combinations,
sentences
Recommended Material
1. Синтаксис современного русского языка, Н.С.Валгина
2. Современный русский язык- синтаксис, В.А.Белошапкова
3.Современный русский язык, часть 2, под ред. Галкиной-Фёдорук
RS-24 Russian Formalism
Theories propounded by Shklovsky, Yakobson, Eichenbaum, Bakhtin and others.
Bakhtin’s formalistic analysis of Dosatoevsky’s works, Eichenbaum’s treatment of
the prose works of Lermontov, Gogol and others
Recommended Material
1. XX Century Russian Criticism, edited by Victor Elrich, Yale University
Press
2. Проблемы поэтики Достоевского, М.Бахтин, Советская Россия,
Москва
3. О прозе, Эйхенбаум, Художественная литература, Ленинград
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RS-25 Ivan Bunin Prose, Derevnya, Gentlemen from San Francisco
Study of life and works of Ivan Bunin. In depth study and analysis of his novel
Derevnya and/or long tale Gentleman from San Francisco, Philosophical
conception of the world as reflected in the tale, Tolstoy’s influence on the work.
Recommended Material
1. Русская литература 20-го века, под ред. В.П.Журавлёва,
«Прщсвещение» М., 2003
2. Русские писатели 20-го века, От Бунина до Шукшина, под ред.
Беляклвлй, «Флинта». «Наука». 2006
3. Notes and hand-outs given by teacher
RS-26 Boris Pasternak Novel “Dr. Zhivago”
Study of life and works of Pasternak, Pasternaks poetry – salient features as
reflected in a number of selected poems, In depth study of Novel Dr. Zhivago
Recommended Material
1. Русская литература 20-го века, под ред. В.П.Журавлёва,
«Прщсвещение» М., 2003
2. Русские писатели 20-го века, От Бунина до Шукшина, под ред.
Беляклвлй, «Флинта». «Наука». 2006
3. Notes and hand-outs given by teacher
EXAMINATION AND QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Each course of 4 credits will have examination of 100 marks. Examination will
consist of Internal Assessment of 50 marks and Semester-End Examination of 50
marks. Each course of 2 credits will have examination of 50 marks. The
examination will consist of Internal Assessment of 25 marks and Semester End
Examination of 25 marks. The passing standard and system of marking will be
the same as given in the List of courses for M.A. Credit and Semester System
2002-2004 (yellow book).
The question paper will consist of long answer questions and short answer
questions. Their proportion will be 70% long answer questions and 30% short
answer questions.
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