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This course is designed to familiarize students with the cultural, geographical, and historical context of the Trans-Mississippi West. Students will explore through three conceptual lenses: as region, a specific place defined by unique physical characteristics; as frontier, a mobile line of settlement; and as a perception, a set of mythic stories and images that attempt to convey national morals and values. Special attention is paid to the ethnic and racial diversity of the region, and to the major historical changes from pre-European contact to the present.