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29–19. Дополнительные исторические термины |
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Make a list of 5 historical terms in the text that are not presented in the chapter vocabulary in section 29–3 and that you feel are important. |
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29–20. Краткое содержание |
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- Write 6–8 sentences about the Brezhnev era, summarizing the information in this chapter’s text. Use at least four connecting words and phrases from section 29–4.
- Organize your sentences into a well-structured paragraph, using the cohesive devices in 29–18.
- Work with a partner to edit the paragraph. Pay special attention to sentence structure and look for places where you can elaborate or expand.
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29–21. Лекция |
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Listen to the mini-lecture on the CD-ROM by Professor Logunov about the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia and write down any new facts or ideas about the Brezhnev era that were not mentioned in the text in this chapter. In addition, note any turns of phrase the speaker uses that are typical of conversational scholarly discourse (as opposed to a written text). |
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29–22. Выступление |
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Review your notes from the text you listened to in section 29–21 and then make the paragraph you wrote for task 29–20 into an oral presentation. Pay attention to the difference between written and oral discourse. Be sure to keep your tone formal. |
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29–23. История в фильмах |
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Watch one of the following films: |
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«Зависть богов» (“Envy of the Gods”), 2000, режиссёр Владимир Меньшов (Vladimir Men’shov) — 135 min.
«Серые волки» (“Grey Wolves”), 1993, режиссёр Игорь Гостев (Igor’ Gostev) — 115 min.
«Бриллиантовая рука» (“The Diamond Arm”), 1968, режиссёр Леонид Гайдай (Leonid Gaidai) — 100 min.
«Осенний марафон» (“Fall Marathon”), 1979, режиссёр Георгий Данелия (Georgii Danelia) — 90 min.
«Гараж» (“Garage”), 1979, режиссёр Эльдар Рязанов (Eldar Riazanov) — 101 min. |
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The first two films listed here are post-Soviet dramas depicting the contradictions and ironies of the Brezhnev era. The other three films are, to one degree or another, comedies, all of which were made in the Brezhnev era itself.
- How does the film you watched depict society of this period? How does that depiction compare with what you read in this chapter?
- Select one scene that you consider to be the critical turning point in the film. Prepare a short presentation explaining why this scene is critical for the film’s depiction of historical events and figures.
- Consider carefully the role of the hero or heroine of the film you watched. What are his or her most important motivations? How are they relevant to the reality of the Brezhnev era or to the illusion of that era as posited by cultural authorities in the USSR in this period?
- If you watched Men’shov’s or Gostev’s film: how would it have been different had it been made during the Brezhnev era itself? If you watched any of the other films: how would it be different were it to be remade in the post-Soviet era?
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29–24. Симпозиум |
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Review the chronology in 29–2 and identify events, personalities, or themes not discussed in detail in the text for this chapter. Pick one of those as a topic or a topic below: |
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Советско-американские отношения в конце 1960-х и в 1970-х гг: Л. Брежнев—Р. Никсон, Л. Брежнев—Дж. Картер
СССР—США: международный контроль над вооружениями в 1960–1980 гг.
Советское вторжение в Чехословакию в 1968 г.
Советский Союз и война во Вьетнаме
Советско-польские отношения: польское профсоюзное движение «Солидар-ность» (1980-е гг)
Советско-афганская война (1979–1989) и её последствия
Состояние сельского хозяйства в СССР во время правления Л.И. Брежнева
Эмиграция при Л.И. Брежневе: право советских евреев на выезд из СССР
Диссидентское движение в СССР (1960–1980)
Исторический портрет: Андрей Сахаров, Александр Солженицын (на выбор) |
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Prepare an oral presentation on one of these topics or on a topic of your choice related to this chapter’s text, following the instructions provided here. Use the text and find additional information on the Internet or in other sources. |
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- Identify your topic and formulate the main questions that you will answer in your presentation. These questions will guide your research.
- Look at sources relevant to your questions and gather information; take notes in Russian. Consider also images you may use to illustrate your presentation.
- Write an outline that could become a PowerPoint presentation to use during your talk.
- Make a list of vocabulary items from the text that you want to use. If you need more vocabulary, limit yourself to no more than 5 words that you look up in the dictionary.
- Expand your outline by writing a paragraph for each item.
- Review your presentation for coherence; use at least four cohesive devices from section 29–4 in your presentation.
- Create a PowerPoint or other multimedia presentation to illustrate your talk.
- Practice delivering the paper orally. Time yourself, and make your delivery of the presentation as smooth as possible. Record yourself while practicing the delivery of your oral presentation and review your recordings to help improve your delivery. When practicing, use notes, not the whole text. Each time you practice giving the presentation, reduce the amount of written text you are using; your goal is to be able to give the presentation from just a few written notes or the outline of your talk in the PowerPoint presentation.
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29–25. Письменная работа |
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Write a short paper in Russian (500–750 words) on the basis of your research in 29–24. Be sure to use at least four cohesive devices from section 29–4. When you revise your presentation into a written paper, remember that you should use markers of formal written discourse. Try to include participles and verbal adverbs and other turns of phrase more typical of formal written texts. |
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