POL 378 - The Vietnam War and Its Legacy DIII V W

Institution:

Salem State University

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Description:

This course examines the origins and evolution of the Vietnam War (or the American War to the Vietnamese) and its legacies in both countries. Topics include (from both perspectives) cultural and historical differences which contributed to the outbreak of the war, decision-making processes; execution of the war, popular reaction to the war, post-war veterans’ experiences; retrospective perceptions of the war and the war’s lasting impact on the political-economic structure of each country and the international system. Three lecture hours per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.salemstate.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 542-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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