Spring 2021 Central &East European Studies

Location: 1628 UH; Phone: (312) 996-4412.

Last generated: Thursday, May 20 2021 11:24 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

CEES 224

Introduction to Literary Analysis of Central Eastern European Texts

3 hours. Previously listed as SLAV 224. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 160; or Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 161.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43870LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTRARR2ONLMarkowski, MOnline Synchronous
These two questionshow to read Slavic literature and whyare of a great importance to everybody who wants to familiarize themselves with Polish and Russian literature. This introductory class, however, will also relate to any other reading experience, not only limited to the Slavic culture. We are going to learn how to read literary texts, how to name basic devices used by authors, and, first and foremost, how to talk about our reading experience in a professional manner. We will read (in English) classic short texts from 19th and 20th century to understand how they were written. The course is required for majors and minors, but all students interested in comprehending and talking about literature will profit from its analytical slant. Course Information: Previously listed as SLAV 224. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 160; or Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 161.

CEES 320

Great Stories from Central and Eastern Europe

3 hours. Taught in English.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42712LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTRARR2ONLUnderhill, KOnline Synchronous
"Heaven and Hell: Angels, Devils and the Afterlife in Central and East European Short Stories" Lucifer comes to modern-day Warsaw looking for a job, but no one will hire him. What is an unemployed devil to do? In Kafkas parable Before the Law, a man from the country waits a lifetime to gain entry to the law: will the doorkeeper ever let him through? Poor Bontshe The Silent, abused and downtrodden his entire life, makes it to heaven where a court of angels weighs his suffering, and rewards him his hearts desire: a warm roll with butter. In dead towns and underworld dreamscapes of the modern Central and East European short story, the living mingle with the dead, wrestle with angels, and bargain for salvation. How can we understand the presence of these themes in works of modern secular literature? In this class we will read masterpieces of the short story in translation from Polish, Russian, German, Yiddish and Czech, and explore together modern literary representations of hope and faith, punishment and reward, justice, redemption, apocalypse and utopia. Course Information: Taught in English.

CEES 406

History of European Standard Languages

3 OR 4 hours. Same as LCSL 406 and LING 406. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Taught in English. Previously listed as CEES 405. In cases where students speak languages other than English, they might receive tasks to research literature in that language (and on that language) and to present their research results. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; and consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36276LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMTARR2ONLSubacius, GOnline Synchronous
3 hours If a language is a dialect with an army and a navy, then among the many dialects that make up a language, the standard variety has the largest military. This course is all about the phenomenon of standard languages. The standard variety is primarily written with the goal of providing linguistic uniformity in the face of social diversity. Standard languages are often thought of as prestigious, most beautiful, and may serve as a symbol of national identity while also being the official language of a country. We will analyze and discuss the birth and development of language standards, the development of individual standard languages, and we will see emerging historicaltheoretical patterns. Some standards were initiated by kings, others by intellectuals of peasant origin. Of over 50 present standard languages in Europe a number will be investigated, compared, and classified: English, Russian, German, Greek, Yiddish, Italian, French, Spanish, Lithuanian, Polish, Ukrainian, Norwegian, Croatian, Serbian, Luxembourgish, Albanian, Estonian, etc. Course Information: Same as LCSL 406 and LING 406. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Taught in English. Previously listed as CEES 405. In cases where students speak languages other than English, they might receive tasks to research literature in that language (and on that language) and to present their research results. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; and consent of the instructor. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
36277LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMTARR2ONLSubacius, GOnline Synchronous
4 hours If a language is a dialect with an army and a navy, then among the many dialects that make up a language, the standard variety has the largest military. This course is all about the phenomenon of standard languages. The standard variety is primarily written with the goal of providing linguistic uniformity in the face of social diversity. Standard languages are often thought of as prestigious, most beautiful, and may serve as a symbol of national identity while also being the official language of a country. We will analyze and discuss the birth and development of language standards, the development of individual standard languages, and we will see emerging historicaltheoretical patterns. Some standards were initiated by kings, others by intellectuals of peasant origin. Of over 50 present standard languages in Europe a number will be investigated, compared, and classified: English, Russian, German, Greek, Yiddish, Italian, French, Spanish, Lithuanian, Polish, Ukrainian, Norwegian, Croatian, Serbian, Luxembourgish, Albanian, Estonian, etc. Course Information: Same as LCSL 406 and LING 406. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Taught in English. Previously listed as CEES 405. In cases where students speak languages other than English, they might receive tasks to research literature in that language (and on that language) and to present their research results. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; and consent of the instructor. Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

CEES 433

Topics in Eastern European History

3 OR 4 hours. Same as HIST 433. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of European history or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
32986LCD03:30 PM - 06:15 PMTARR2ONLFidelis, MOnline Synchronous
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
32987LCD03:30 PM - 06:15 PMTARR2ONLFidelis, MOnline Synchronous
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

CEES 435

Topics in Russian History

3 OR 4 hours. Same as HIST 435. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of European history or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35871LCD06:00 PM - 08:30 PMWARR2ONLDaly, JOnline Synchronous
3 hours Russian and Soviet Criminal Justice. Same as HIST 435 and CLJ 491. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
35873LCD06:00 PM - 08:30 PMWARR2ONLDaly, JOnline Synchronous
4 hours Russian and Soviet Criminal Justice. Same as HIST 435 and CLJ 491. Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

CEES 551

Critical and Theoretical Approaches to Literature in Central and Eastern Europe

4 hours. Taught in English. May be repeated if topics vary and with approval from the Director of Graduate Studies.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43733LCD05:00 PM - 07:30 PMTC0012LCCMarkowski, MOn Campus
"On Fanaticism" Focuses on the types of critical questions and evolving analytical paradigms that currently guide the study of literatures and literary theories specific to the Central and Eastern European context. Course Information: Taught in English. May be repeated if topics vary and with approval from the Director of Graduate Studies.

CEES 599

Ph.D. Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Students may apply a maximum of 26 credit hours toward the degree. Previously listed as SLAV 599. Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree and consent of the Director of Graduate Studies.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43373C1ARRANGEDKendall, M
43374C2ARRANGEDMarkowski, M
43375C3ARRANGEDUnderhill, K
43376C4ARRANGEDVaingurt, J
43377C5ARRANGED
Departmental Approval Required