Dr. Angelica Browne's Culture of Russia WLC 310
Cultures of Russia (WLC 310)
- This course introduces students to Russia, one of the world's largest multiethnic countries.
- By the end of this course, students will acquire knowledge and raise new questions not only about Russia's current crisis, but also about its complex history which made major contributions to world culture in literature, visual art, music, theater, film, the sciences, philosophy and other areas.
- Furthermore, while engaging themselves with a different culture, students will become more aware of the cultural beliefs and practices that have shaped thier own identity.
- This course satisfies GE Upper-Division Area C.
- For more questions, please contact Dr. Angelica Browne: anbrowne@calpoly.edu
Winter 2025 Final Projects
Title: The Misconception of Russia: Rewriting the Story on What Makes Russia Russia.
Project Description: “Our project is in a newspaper format that highlights the different aspects of Russian culture and daily life that are overlooked by the mainstream media. We took a focus on the people rather than the politics since a lot of the representation of Russian people generalizes them to supporting Putin’s regime when in reality they are people who are complex, critical, and disconnected from the government’s actions. We were both inspired by the concept of showing Russia’s rich and diverse culture, which we had gotten to know more in class through the material and the cultural exchange. We wanted to challenge stereotypes and showcase the authentic stories of the Russian people. The end goal was to community how multifaceted the Russian people’s identity is, from their traditions and everyday experiences.” – by Hannah and Anthony