2025/2026

Contemporary English-Language Novel

Type: Optional course (faculty)

Delivered by: School of Philological Studies

When: 3 module

Open to: students of all HSE University campuses

Language: English

Course Syllabus

Abstract

This survey course is designed for the undergraduate students who are interested in the development of contemporary English-language prose from World War II onwards. Students will critically read and discuss a number of assigned Key Texts, which are not covered in the general course on American and European Literary History, as well as engage in independent reading outside of class. To fulfill the requirements of the course students need to have a good command of written and spoken English (required CEFR language proficiency level is B2 or C1).