Russian literature to inmates

[Sasha Spektor]

A self-congratulating statement if there ever was one.  You have it
backwards.  Russian literature is taught to inmates because those who teach
it know it well.  Philosophy professors teach philosophy.  And,
occasionally, inmates find consolation in that as well.  But yeah, Russian
lit should be taught everywhere, cause it sure prevented lots of crime in
Russia.


On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 4:47 PM, Alina Israeli <aisrael at american.edu> wrote:

> I have read at least twice before and here was a radio broadcast about
> teaching Russian literature to prison inmates
> http://withgoodreasonradio.org/
> It's always Russian literature that is taught to those in jail, and it
> always gives meaning to their lives, somehow.
>
> Maybe Russian lit should be expanded to high school students, before they
> land in jail?
>
>
> Alina Israeli
> Associate Professor of Russian
> WLC, American University
> 4400 Massachusetts Ave.
> Washington DC 20016
> (202) 885-2387  fax (202) 885-1076
> aisrael at american.edu
>
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