A study of the historical background of the Vietnam War with assessment of the American experience in Vietnam. Emphasis is on Vietnam as a case study in the American foreign policy/national security process. Attention is given to the “lessons of Vietnam” and its role in assessing contemporary military conflicts. Cross-listed with POL 375.
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Major, Minor, Elective credit
GEP before 2025: Humanities. Also qualifies as non- Western major and Non-European/non-Anglophone. Writing Intensive.
Converse Core: Humanities and Community & Global Responsibility