ENG 2860 - American West in Film & Literature

Institution:

Curry College

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Description:

Offered Periodically Examines the roots of the American West through quintessential Western Art, including essays and cinema. The Western genre can be traced from dime novels to Frank Norris and to John Wayne and, lately, Kevin Costner. Through symbolism, psychology and morality, the Western can be studied; this course stresses the multicultural aspects of the American West (Mexicans, Canadians, all immigrant groups, native Americans). This course meets the CLAC I Literature requirement. Prerequisite: Six (6) credits of English at the 1000-level.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.curry.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 333-2900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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