COML 1119

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COML 1119
FWS: A Taste of Russian Literature

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Explore the culinary tradition and culture of Russia in broad historical, geopolitical and socioeconomic context through the lens of Russian folklore, short stories of Gogol, Chekhov, and Bulgakov, works of contemporary Russian-American writers, visual art, and international film. The literary journey will take you from the lavish tables of the 18th century aristocracy to the hardship and austerity of GULAG prison, to the colorful and savory regional fare of the former Russian Empire and Soviet Union, to the fridge and pantry staples in the everyday life of Russian family. Your writing assignments will help you develop critical thinking and argumentative skills, precision and clarity of expression, ability to write with discipline, creativity, and sense of style.


Writing and Languages (FWS)

Distribution Requirements (WRT-AG)

Last 3 terms offered 2024FA, 2023SP, 2022SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 20529 COML 1119   SEM 101

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    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Krivitsky, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.