SLA 417/COM 418 
Vladimir Nabokov
(LA)
Professor(s): Olga P. Hasty

Description/Objectives:
This course examines major works of both the Russian and American periods of Nabokov's writing career. Knowledge of Russian is not required.

Sample Reading List:
Nabokov , Invitation to a Beheading
Bend Sinister
Lolita
Pale Fire
Poems and Short Stories
Speak, Memory

Reading/Writing Assignments: Approximately 200 pages of reading per week; mid-term examination; short paper (3 to 5 pages); final paper (8 to 10 pages).

Requirements/Grading:
Midterm Exam: 20%
Papers: 20%
Oral Presentation(s): 15%
Term Paper: 25%
Precept Participation: 20%

Other Information: No knowledge of Russian required. This course will be offered in Fall, 2006

Schedule/Classroom Assignment:
Class Number: 20084 - Lecture L01 : 11:00 am - 11:50 am T Th
                                  Precept P01 : TBA
                                  Precept P02 : TBA