HIS* 227 The Vietnam War

Credits: 3

An intensive study of the three decades spanning the US’s involvement in Southeast Asia. Special emphasis will be placed on the causes and results of the Vietnam War; the social issues raised as a result of the war; the political implications, especially on the American presidency; and the after-effects of the war on American consciousness and economic structures.
Prerequisite: Placement at the English 101 level or completion of required developmental English.
TAP Competency: Historical Understanding & Knowledge