English 351 Fiction of the American West
Fiction of the American West will introduce students to literature genres and authors who write and contribute to our literary tradition. In our study of these writings, we will use the fundamental tools of literary interpretation in the discussion, analysis, and evaluation of the literature. We will incorporate some principal interpretative theories: formalism, psychological, gender studies, reader-response, and new historicism.. Each of these theories will provide specific insights into literary texts that invite analysis from many different perspectives. We will also engage in thoughtful writing and dialogue to arrive at a richer understanding of the literary tradition of the American West.
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These are some of the novels we read for Fiction of the American West. Students could choose reading options.
An additional focus of Fiction of the American West includes western films. Students could choose film options.