Russian Literature – Ind. Study – FALL
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Russian literature is both fascinating and rich. It delves deeply into the internal, psychological lives of its characters, features intriguing plots, and often explores central themes connected to the Christian faith. The length of many Russian classics can make them difficult to cover in a traditional course, but they are ideally suited to an independent study format.
Have you always wanted to tackle a long classic like War and Peace but struggled to find the time? Now’s your chance. Do you enjoy philosophy and philosophical debate? The Brothers Karamazov would be an excellent choice. The works to be covered, along with the student’s objectives and goals for the semester, must be approved by the teacher before the semester begins. Books by Pushkin, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Turgenev, Zamyatin, and Solzhenitsyn may be selected. Other works outside these authors will require approval and may incur an additional fee. Students will meet with the teacher an average of three to five times during the semester.
Special Note: Please contact the teacher to discuss your ideas for the independent study before registering.
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Jenny Cutler earned her B.A. in Education in 2005 and her Master’s in Multicultural Education in 2012, both from Eastern University. She has taught in both private and public school settings and later transitioned to full-time online teaching in 2014, finding it an ideal fit for both her students and her family. In addition to teaching, Jenny has experience running a tutoring business and continues to serve her local church in a variety of capacities. She is currently pursuing a second Master’s degree in English at Wichita State University.
Jenny is passionate about helping students develop a genuine love of literature. She believes that good books cultivate both critical thinking and compassion, and she especially enjoys guiding reluctant readers toward meaningful connections with texts they never expected to love.
Jenny lives in rural Michigan with her husband, four children, and a multitude of pets. When she’s not teaching she can usually be found experimenting with a new recipe, embroidering, swimming, or—most often—with her nose in a book.
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