"Go west, young man!” The Frontier and the West in the American Mindset 
[OLE3310]

Linda McKeown, BA, MA, PhD 

5 weekly sessions on Tuesdays 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm, starting 30 April 

This course will use novels, poetry and film to examine the mythology of the Frontier and the West and its place in American culture.  The novels are Butcher's Crossing by John Williams, Days Without End by Sebastian Barry, The Round House by Louise Erdrich and the poem is My Heroes Have Never Been Cowboys by Sherman Alexie.  We shall also discuss John Ford's film, The Searchers. 

Fee £43.00 (concession rate £28.00) 

5 CATS Points (Level 1) 

This class will take place on QUB campus 

Concession: The concession rate is available for those who are in receipt of State Benefits (including pension), or are full-time students, part or full-time Queen’s students or are members of University staff holding a valid staff card:

Course: Full RateConcession Rate