Learning Goals & Outcomes: This course focuses on one of the learning outcomes for geography at Western Oregon, that students will be able to, "Interpret the interrelationships between people, space and place."

As part of the Film Studies program, this couse also focuses on the following outcome, that students will be able to, "Explain the power of visual media to shape perceptions of the world".

More particularly, students will:

• Participate in discussions about the West in the twenty-first century;
• Demonstrate critical thinking about the current state of the region and Western identity;
• Demonstrate critical reflection on geography and identity and the meaning and significance of regions;
• Demonstrate a specific understanding of the role of popular film in the making of the West and Western identities.

These specific learning outcomes and goals are related to the university's committment to students having opportunities for Integrative Learning and teaching and learning about Diversity.

Format: This class primarily involves viewing and dicussion of selected films and related readings. Slides from class presentations are made available via the Calendar following each week's meetings as appropriate. We meet in ITC 301 on T 5:00-5:50 and in ITC 211 on R 5:00-7:50.

• Readings
• Assignments
• Grading
• Attendance & Participation
• Extensions, make-ups, and Academic Honesty
• Screenings & Discussions
• Note on office hours and communication
• Note for students with disabilities
• Course Moodle pages: GEOG 421 and GEOG 521.