The Vietnam War: A View From Vietnam (ca. 1950-1975)

1 credits · Undergraduate

Examines the social and political dimensions of the Vietnam War from the perspective of Vietnam. Focusing on colonialism and postcolonial nation-building, Cold War rivalry and Vietnamese agency, the course underscores the complexity and violence of this civil conflict, made worse by the Cold War. Strong emphasis is placed on historiography, research, and critical analysis. Prerequisite: 4.0 HIST credits or permission of the chair. Not open to students with credit for HIST 3700Y.