HIST250 — The Vietnam War
Traces the background of the Vietnam War to the eventual direct involvement of the United States, Russia and China in the revolt of the Vietnamese against French colonialism in Indo-China. A major portion of the course deals with the period from the defeat of the French at Dienbienphu in 1954 to the defeat of South Vietnam by the North in April 1975. Examines recent historical interpretations and debates over the war. Enrollment Requirement: Eligible for ENGL& 101 or instructor consent. Satisfies Requirement: Social Science Course