Political Science 470 - Seminar:American Decision Making and the Vietnam War,1950-1975

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Colgate University

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(IR) D. Macdonald New historical information continues to expand our knowledge of the Vietnam War, one of the most traumatic events and overdrawn "lessons" in American history. Rather than utilize many case studies to examine decision-making processes in the American political system, this course takes one case study, Vietnam, and follows the shifts in strategy and tactics in policy at the global, regional, and local levels over 25 years. Bureaucratic politics and the role of specific individuals are also included. Both decision-making theories and historical materials are used in the course. Students should be prepared to challenge their pre-existing views on the Vietnam War, no matter what they are, especially if they have been shaped by Hollywood. Prerequisite: POSC 366 (may be taken concurrently).

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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