SOCS 221 - History of The Vietnam War

Institution:

SUNY Morrisville (formerly Morrisville State College)

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Description:

Analysis and survey of the history, personalities and events that lead to United States involvement in Vietnam from 1945 to the present. The course is an overview of early Vietnamese history and its impact on the twentieth century French and American wars in Indochina. It will seek to answer the questions: why was the US in Vietnam? What was accomplished? What are the lessons of Vietnam? Prerequisite: SOCS 101 or 102, or permission of Instructor 3 credits (3 lecture hours) fall or Spring Semester These credits count towards the Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.morrisville.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 684-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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