American West in Imagination

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With a mix of literary and film texts, this course explores the impact of the West in shaping the American character and sense of identity. From Mark Twain's "Roughing It" in the 19th Century to "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Legends of the Fall" in the 20th Century, the West has provided dramatic stimulation for remarkable works of human imagination.