HIST 335 - The American West

Credit(s): 3
This course is an exploration of the American West both as a concept and a place. Major topics emphasized are cultural exchange and conflict, the role of the environment, and the relationship between the West and the federal government. This course will also investigate the ways in which the American West has shaped rhetoric and ideology as well as popular culture. Students will also explore how historians have interpreted the American West.

Prerequisites: One of the following HIST 102, HIST 201, HIST 202 or permission of the instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate