HIST 339 The Vietnam War

This course emphasizes the study of the Vietnam War with special emphasis on the views of the war from the North Vietnamese and American side. The course begins by studying Chinese imperialism in Vietnam and then moves to French control of the area. The second phase traces U.S. becoming involved in Vietnam and the quagmire that is known as th Vietnam War. the course concludes with the CCN Course. U.S. withdrawal, the fall of Saigon and the current situation in Vietnam. There will be discussion of them ilitary side of the wwar and how it related to the political decisions made by all sides. Pre-Reqs: ENGL 120 or consent of instructor. Summer 2014; Spring 2015. (IT Certificate level III)

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Pre-Reqs: ENGL 120 or consent of instructor.

Offered

Summer 2014; Spring 2015.