HIST 391
The Vietnam War
History
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
U.S. involvement in the wars in Vietnam from both a domestic and international perspective, focusing on the conflict independently and in context of the broader Cold War.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Historical Knowledge of Vietnam War
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to explain and analyze political, social, cultural, diplomatic, and military developments; short- and long-term influences; and ramifications or "lessons" deriving from the U.S. experience during the Vietnam War from 1945 to 1975 from both a domestic and international perspective.
Title
Research Literature
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to analyze, interpret, and debate the meanings and historical significance of primary source documents.
Title
Analytical Writing
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to produce an original, analytical, and primary source based historical essay examining a key issue, theme, or individual from the U.S. experience in Vietnam.
