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1 Cover Sheet: Request RUT3XXX War and Peace Info Process Status Submitter Created Updated Description Course New Ugrad/Pro Pending Amberson,Deborah 2/28/ :37:57 PM 3/16/2015 5:10:50 PM Offers a close reading of Tolstoy s epic novel War and Peace. Examines the literary and historical origins of the novel, its reflection of Tolstoy's obsession with history, and the emerging picture it presents of Russian identity. Taught in English. Actions Step Status Group User Comment Updated Department Approved CLAS - Languages, Literatures and Cultures Amberson, Deborah 2/28/2015 College Approved CLAS - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences University Curriculum Committee Statewide Course Numbering System Office of the Registrar Student Academic Support System Catalog College Notified Pending PV - University Curriculum Committee (UCC) Pharies, David A 3/16/2015 3/16/2015

2 UCC1: New Course Transmittal Form Department Name and Number Recommended SCNS Course Identification Prefix Level Course Number Lab Code Full Course Title Transcript Title (please limit to 21 characters) Effective Term and Year Rotating Topic yes no Amount of Credit Contact Hour: Base or Headcount S/U Only yes no Repeatable Credit yes no If yes, total repeatable credit allowed Variable Credit yes no If yes, minimum and maximum credits per semester Course Description (50 words or less) Prerequisites Co-requisites Degree Type (mark all that apply) Baccalaureate Graduate Professional Other Category of Instruction Introductory Intermediate Advanced Rationale and place in curriculum Department Contact College Contact Name Phone Name Phone Rev. 10/10

3 RUT3XXX: WAR AND PEACE DRAFT SYLLABUS Instructor: Prof. Ingrid Kleespies Class Meets: M, W, F Period 4; Room TBA Credits: 3 Office Hours: M, W 2:30-3:30 & by appt. Office: 254 Dauer Hall Course Description Offers a close reading of Tolstoy s epic novel, War and Peace. Examines the literary and historical origins of the novel, its reflection of Tolstoy's obsession with history, and the emerging picture it presents of Russian identity. Taught in English. Further Details From the battlefield to the ballroom, Tolstoy's epic novel of life in Russia at the beginning of the nineteenth century is a profound meditation on the causes of war, the nature of social relationships, the poles of human suffering and love, and, perhaps most importantly, the nature and meaning of history itself. In this course we will read War and Peace closely in its entirety. We will examine the origins of the novel in Tolstoy's early writing and consider the historical, political, and social contexts, both of the events described (the Napoleonic Wars) and the period fifty years later in which Tolstoy wrote War and Peace. We will address some of the following questions: Is War and Peace a novel? How does Tolstoy's obsession with the theme of history shape the text on a variety of levels? What do various adaptations of the novel tell us about its reception at different historical moments? Finally, how might War and Peace be relevant to our own moment in history? Course Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes By the conclusion of the course it is expected that students will: Be familiar with early nineteenth-century Russian history and specifically Russia s role in the Napoleonic Wars; as well as Russian history of the mid-nineteenth century, e.g. the Crimean War and Emancipation; Be familiar with Leo Tolstoy s biography and the major personal and historical events that shaped his writing; Be familiar with the critical questions that shaped Russian national identity and society in the nineteenth century and with the legacy of these concerns in Russian culture today; Be able to assess critically the formal/literary and generic aspects of War and Peace; Be equipped to assess critically Tolstoy s philosophies of history and causality as articulated in War and Peace; Demonstrate their ability to assess critically the theoretical and literary aspects of War and Peace and other works by Tolstoy in the form of five response papers, two formal papers, and an oral presentation. Required Texts 1. Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace, Tr. Pevear & Volokhonsky, Alfred A. Knopf, Leo Tolstoy, The Cossacks and Other Stories, Tr. McDuff, Penguin Classics, Leo Tolstoy, Childhood, Boyhood, and Youth, Tr. Edmonds, Penguin Classics, Additional readings are available on E-Reserves and are indicated by an asterisk.

4 Course Requirements Attendance (10%): Attendance is mandatory and counts for 10% of your final grade. Attendance will be assessed by class roll at the beginning of class. Students are permitted one unexcused absence beyond which each additional unexcused absence will result in a lowering of the final grade by 1%. Absences will be excused only in accordance with UF policy. Acceptable excuses include illness, religious holidays, military obligation, & 12-day rule: *Note: to receive full credit for attendance, students must arrive to class on time, turn their cell phones to vibrate, and refrain from all texting and on-line activity during the class period. Make-up Policy: Should you miss a class for any reason, you are responsible for informing yourself as to what was covered in class. Except in the case of a certified illness or other UF-accepted excuse, there will be no make-up option for missed or late assignments. Where possible, make-ups should be arranged prior to the expected absence. In case of illness, student should contact me as soon as possible. Participation (15%): Equally crucial is your participation in all in-class activities and discussion. Your ability to participate meaningfully in our discussions depends on your preparation of the homework assignments. At the beginning of each class, your familiarity with the materials will be tested by a series of basic questions relating to the content of the assigned readings. If you prove unable to answer these questions, I will assume that you have not prepared the homework and will dock you 1% of the homework preparation grade. You will lose 1% on each occasion that you prove unable to answer these basic questions. The participation grade also depends on your contribution to in-class discussion and it is expected that each student make at least 1 substantive and well-informed contribution per class meeting. A well-informed contribution reflects knowledge of the primary texts as well as a familiarity with the relevant historical context and any assigned secondary readings. An A in participation will be earned by students who prove able to answer the basic questions that open our class and who consistently make well-informed contributions to our class discussion (at least 1 per class meeting). Group Presentation (10%). You will be expected to participate in one 15-minute group presentation (2-3 people) on a topic relevant to the course. These presentations are designed to provide additional historical and cultural context to the material we are reading. Topics and signup sheet will be provided in the first two weeks of class. Five Response Papers (15%). Response papers (5 x 3%) are due at scheduled intervals during the course of the semester. They should be 1-2 pages in length (12 pt; double-spaced; 1 inch margins). Those related to War and Peace will require you to trace a particular theme over the course of the book; the material you develop in these response papers will form the core of your final paper. You will be expected to share response papers in class. War and Peace Cartoon (5%). You will also be asked to complete a brief cartoon version of War and Peace at the end of the semester in which you summarize what, in your view, are the most important elements of the book. Mid-Term Essay (20%). This paper should be 4-5 pages in length (12 pt; double-spaced; 1 inch margins). Topics will be provided, but you are also free to write about a topic of your own choosing with prior instructor approval. Due Feb.19 in class and via turnitin.com by 10:40am. 2

5 Final Paper (25%). This paper should be 5-7 pages in length (12 pt; double-spaced; 1 inch margins). You will be expected to develop the theme you have identified in your response papers into the topic of your final essay. It is due April 20 in class and via turnitin.com by 10:40am. We will workshop your final papers in class on April 15 and writing consultations will be provided on April 18 (in addition to normal office hours). Final Grade at a Glance: Attendance and Participation - 25% Presentation - 10% 5 Response Papers 15% Final Cartoon - 5% Mid-Term Essay - 20% Final Essay - 25% Grading Scale (& GPA Equivalent) A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- E [4.0] [3.67] [3.33] [3.0] [2.67] [2.33] [2.0] [1.67] [1.33] [1.0] [0.67] 0-59 [0] Note: A grade of C is not a qualifying grade for major, minor, Gen Ed, or College Basic distribution credit. For further information on UF's Grading Policy, see: Academic Honesty: Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Students are required to be honest in their coursework, may not use notes during quizzes or exams, and must properly cite all sources that they have consulted for their projects. Any act of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Students, and may result in failure of the assignment and/or the course. For University of Florida s honor code, see Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must provide this documentation to the instructor when requesting accommodation. Contact the Disability Resources Center ( for information about available resources. Counseling & Mental Health Resources: Students facing difficulties completing the course or who are in need of counseling or urgent help should call the on-campus Counseling and Wellness Center ( ; Online Course Evaluations: Students are expected to provide feedback on the quality of instruction in this course based on 10 criteria. These evaluations are conducted online at Evaluations are typically open during the last two or three weeks of the semester, but students will be given specific times when they are open. Summary results of these assessments are available to students at 3

6 Course Schedule Date In Class Reading Assignment for Next Class January 6 Introduction What is War & Peace? The Death of Tolstoy January 8 Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy: A History of Yesterday * Life and Times of a Great (?) Man January 11 Chronicling the Self I: Childhood, pp A History of Yesterday, (Chaps.1-18) January 13 Chronicling the Self II: Childhood, pp Childhood (Chaps.19-28); Boyhood, pp (Chaps.1-4) January 15 Chronicling the Self II: Boyhood, pp Childhood and Boyhood (Chaps. 5-27); Response Presentation #1: The Russian Estate (1/15) Paper #1 due 1/20 January 18 NO CLASS Boyhood, pp (MLK Day) (Chaps. 5-27) January 20 Chronicling the Self III: Youth, pp Boyhood; Response Paper #1 (Chaps.1-22) January 22 Chronicling the Self III: Youth, pp Youth (Chaps.23-45) Presentation #2: The Holy Fool in Russian Culture (1/22) January 25 Chronicling the Self III: Sevastopol in December; Youth pp ; Sevastopol in May, pp January 26 Chronicling War I: Sevastopol in August, Sevastopol Sketches pp and the Crimean War Presentation #3: The Social Legacy of the Crimean War (1/26) 4

7 January 29 Chronicling War II: War and Peace, pp.3-56 Sevastopol Sketches, II (v.i:pt.1:ch.1-v.i:pt.1:ch.13) February 1 Chronicling War: War and Peace, pp.3-56 Sevastopol Sketches, III (v.i:pt.1:ch.1-v.i:pt.1:ch.13) February 3 The Origins of War and Peace War and Peace, pp and the Napoleonic Era (I:1:14-I:1:24) Presentation #4: The Salon as Cultural Institution in Russia (2/3) February 5 Love and the Battlefield: War and Peace, pp Austerlitz, 1805 (I:1:25-I: 2:8) February 8 Austerlitz, continued War and Peace, pp (I:2:9-I:2:21) Presentation #5: The Reform Tsar Alexander I (Cult of Personality) (2/8) February 10 Peacetime and its War and Peace, pp Complexities (I:3:1-I:3:7); Response Paper #2 due 2/12 February 12 Peacetime and its War and Peace, pp Complexities (I:3:8-I:3:18) Response Paper #2 February 15 Peacetime and its War and Peace, pp Complexities (I:3:19-II:1:12) Presentation #6: Dueling as 19 th Century Russian Social Institution (2/15) February 17 Peacetime and its War and Peace, pp Complexities (II:1:13-II:2:10) February 19 Locating the Heart War and Peace, pp of the Nation (II:2:11-II:3:3) Mid-Term Essay due February 22 Locating the Heart of the War and Peace, pp Nation, continued (II:3:4-II:3:20) February 24 Locating the Heart of the War and Peace, pp Nation, continued (II:3:21-II:4:11) 5

8 February 26 Locating the Heart of the War and Peace, pp Nation, continued (II:4:12-II:5:6) Presentation #7: Russian Fortune-Telling and Other Folk Practices (2/26) Feb. 27-March 5 SPRING BREAK War and Peace, pp (II:4:12-II:5:6) March 7 Omens of Disaster War and Peace, pp (II:5:7-II:5:19) March 9 Omens of Disaster, cont d War and Peace, pp (II:5:20-III:1:10) March 11 Omens of Disaster, Cont d. War and Peace, pp (III:1:11-III:2:1) March 14 Foreign Invasion: the Battle War and Peace, pp of Borodino and Napoleon (III:2:2-III:2:12); Response in the Russian Countryside Paper #3 due 3/16 Presentation #8: Images of Napoleon in Russian Culture (3/14) March 16 The Battle of Borodino, cont d War and Peace, pp Response Paper #3 (III:2:13-III:2:25) March 18 The Battle of Borodino, cont d War and Peace, pp (III:2:26-III:2:39) March 21 Moscow Burning: War and Peace, pp The Great Fire of 1812 (III:3:1-III:3:17) March 23 Moscow Burning: War and Peace, pp The Great Fire of 1812 (III:3:18-III:3:29) Presentation #9: The Great Fire of Moscow, 1812 (3/23) March 25 Moscow in 1812 War and Peace, pp (III:3:30-IV:1:7) March 28 Moscow in 1812 War and Peace, pp (IV:1:8-IV:2:7); Response Paper #4 due 3/30 6

9 March 30 The Aftermath of War War and Peace, pp Response Paper #4 (IV:2:8-IV:3:7) April 1 The Aftermath of War, continued War and Peace, pp (IV:3:8-IV:4:5) Presentation #10: The Cavalry Maiden Nadezhda Durova (4/1) April 4 The Aftermath of War, cont d War and Peace, pp (IV:4:6-IV:4:19); Response Paper #5 due 4/6 April 6 The Aftermath of War, cont d War and Peace, pp Response Paper #5 (Epilogue, Part I) April 8 Tolstoy s Infamous Epilogue, War and Peace, pp Part I (Epilogue, Part II) Presentation #11: 1812 and After: Napoleon s Defeat (4/8) April 11 Tolstoy s Infamous Epilogue, The Hedgehog and the Part II Fox *; prepare for in-class Debate; Cartoon due 4/15 April 13 Tolstoy s Theory of History; Prepare for paper workshop In-Class Debate: Final Paper due 4/20 Is War and Peace an Cartoon due 4/15 Anti-War Book? April 15 Paper Workshop Final Paper due 4/20 Cartoon due April 18 Writing Day/Paper Final Paper due 4/20 Consultations April 20 The Cultural Legacy of War and Peace; Cartoon Slideshow; Final Paper due 7

10 UCC: Syllabus Checklist All UCC1 forms and each UCC2 form that proposes a change in the course description or credit hours must include this checklist in addition to a complete syllabus. Check the box if the attached syllabus includes the indicated information. Syllabus MUST contain the following information: Instructor contact information (and TA if applicable) Course objectives and/or goals A weekly course schedule of topics and assignments Required and recommended textbooks Methods by which students will be evaluated and their grades determined A statement related to class attendance, make-up exams and other work such as: Requirements for class attendance and make-up exams, assignments, and other work in this course are consistent with university policies that can be found in the online catalog at: A statement related to accommodations for students with disabilities such as: Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Student Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the instructor when requesting accommodation. Information on current UF grading policies for assigning grade points. This may be achieved by including a link to the appropriate undergraduate catalog web page: A statement informing students of the online course evaluation process such as: Students are expected to provide feedback on the quality of instruction in this course based on 10 criteria. These evaluations are conducted online at Evaluations are typically open during the last two or three weeks of the semester, but students will be given specific times when they are open. Summary results of these assessments are available to students at It is recommended that syllabi contain the following information: 1. Critical dates for exams and other work 2. Class demeanor expected by the professor (e.g., tardiness, cell phone usage) 3. UF s honesty policy regarding cheating, plagiarism, etc. Suggested wording: UF students are bound by The Honor Pledge which states, We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honor and integrity by abiding by the Honor Code. On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied: On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment. The Honor Code ( specifies a number of behaviors that are in violation of this code and the possible sanctions. Furthermore, you are obliged to report any condition that facilitates academic misconduct to appropriate personnel. If you have any questions or concerns, please consult with the instructor of TAs in this class. 4. Phone number and contact site for university counseling services and mental health services: , University Police Department: or for emergencies. The University s complete Syllabus Policy can be found at: Rev. 7/13