The United States in Vietnam: History and Consequences (U03605)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-4-U03605

This course analyzes U.S. involvement in Vietnam from the early stages after World War II to the eventual withdrawal of American forces in 1973 and the ultimate collapse of South Vietnam in 1975. In addition to elucidating the perceptions and motives that led the United States into the "quagmire" and the key events of the conflict, the course focuses on the impact of this crucial period of the Cold War on American society, politics, and culture (wherever appropriate, key novels will serve as additional source material). Finally, we will also discuss the changing perceptions of the war and the historiographical controversies surrounding it to achieve a deeper understanding of the long-term impact of the war on American attitudes towards war and peace.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not accepting further student enrolments.

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : A pass in a third level historical course or equivalent

Subject Areas

Home subject area

History, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	11:10	13:00	Room 1.143, William Robertson Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, students should be able to:
demonstrate their knowledge of the Vietnam War, including its repercussions on and significance for American society and politics.
be familiar with the most important works on U.S. foreign policy of the period and show a thorough understanding of the historiographical and political controversies on the war.
exhibit an understanding for different conceptual approaches to the study of history (e.g. political and cultural).
analyze and contextualize primary source material, including literary sources.
arrive at independent, well-argued and well-documented and properly referenced conclusions in their coursework essay.
demonstrate the acquired knowledge and skills in their essay and final exam.

Assessment Information

Two essays of about 3000 words each (one third of overall assessment); two two-hour examination papers (two-thirds of overall assessment).

Exam times

Diet	Diet Month	Paper Code	Paper Name	Length
1ST	May	1	The United States in Vietnam: History and Consequences	2 hour(s)
1ST	May	2	The United States in Vietnam: History and Consequences	2 hour(s)