HIST 577 - Vietnam: Revolution in Full Circle

The history of Vietnam has been important for study of the second half of the twentieth century. This course focuses on a broader perspective of historical processes of revolution and anti-colonialism. HIST 477 and HIST 577 are layered courses; a student may not receive credit for both.

Credits:
(5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of how Vietnamese history was shaped by geography, events, cultural, social, and religious changes.
• Identify and analyze key historical events, people and trends in the primary military invasions of Vietnam at an advanced level.
• Synthesize course materials to recognize the nature of Vietnamese identity from antiquity to the current society at an advanced level.
• Describe issues of revolution, social justice, and colonialism at an advanced level. 
• Apply critical thinking and organizational skills in writing projects, and cognitively mapped preparations for small group discussions at an advanced level.