HIST 4193 - Vietnam Wars: A Vietnamese Story

3(3-0)

Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of history or instructor’s permission.

Unlike most Vietnam War courses that are taught from the American perspective, this approach will be based mostly on Vietnamese sources and viewpoints. The course examines the Vietnam Wars, starting with the Vietnamese war for independence from the French and then with the United States (1965-1975). Though this class is mostly focused on the modern-era, students will learn Vietnam’s history and culture to gain a better understanding of Vietnamese behavior and attitudes. Students will gain an understanding of how colonialism and war had a large impact on the country and people. We will discuss the wars from a number of perspectives including, but not limited to, the U.S.-backed Saigon government, the Hanoi-allied National Liberation Front, and the Viet Cong. Some overall themes for the course include imperialism/colonialism, nationalism, communism, and anti-communism.

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