This course examines the Vietnam Conflict from its origins through the late 20^th Century, exploring both the American and Asian perspectives. More than just a military overview, it focuses on diplomacy, domestic politics, and the war's impact on the societies involved.

Instructors:

Dr. Stan Adamiak: phone: 974-5451 email:sadamiak@uco.edu

Office: 204E Liberal Arts

Dr. Xiao Bing Li: phone: 974-5483 email: bli@uco.edu

Office: 202I Liberal Arts

Texts:

George D. Moss, Vietnam: An American Ordeal

Robert J. McMahon, Major Problems in the History of the Vietnam War

Stuart O'Nan, The Vietnam Reader

Grading: Points

FIRST HOUR EXAM 100

SECOND HOUR EXAM 100

FINAL EXAM 100: Tuesday, May 2.

TERM PAPERS 100

Grading Scale: 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D Below 60 = F

NOTE: All exams will be given during the first hour of class and normal class will resume afterwards. Exams will include essay and identification questions and will be based on BOTH lectures and readings. Failure to take any exam will result in failing the class. No Makeups will be given without prior permission except under the following conditions: (1) Death (or serious crisis) within the immediate family, (2) Serious verifiable illness, or (3) University sponsored activities. In all such cases you must notify the instructor as soon as possible.

Term Papers:

Undergraduate: Each student will complete an Oral History Project in which they will interview someone about their experiences during the Vietnam Era. The final report will be between ten and fifteen pages. Further details will be included on a separate handout.

Graduate: Each student will complete a research paper of approximately 20-25 pages for graduate students in length on some aspect of the Vietnam experience. Further details will follow in a separate handout. A preliminary topic and bibliography is due no later than Feb. 1st. The final paper is due no later than April 25th. Late papers will be penalized by one letter grade per day.

Attendance: Each student is expected to attend class on a regular basis and attendance will be taken throughout the semester. Students may also be asked to prepare short assignments for certain classes. While attendance is not directly calculated into the student's course grade, it may be considered as a factor in determining borderline grades. In case of absence, the student remains responsible for any lecture material or announcements made during the missed class.

Academic Dishonesty: Under no circumstances will academic dishonesty be tolerated. Typical examples of academic dishonesty include (but are not necessarily restricted to) cheating on examinations and/or plagiarism. Plagiarism means representing someone else's work as your own. Some examples of plagiarism are:

• •Quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing text or other works on an exam, term paper, or assignment without citing the source.



• •Handing in a paper purchased from a term paper service, the internet, or taking a paper from a "file."



• •Retyping a friend's paper and handing it in as your own

Guidelines for avoiding plagiarism will be distributed in class. Academic dishonesty may result in the student failing the course.

Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Equity Officer Brad Morelli at 974- 2573, or see me after class as soon as possible to better ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.

Schedule:

1/11: Introduction: French colonialism and Vietnamese nationalism (Li)

Readings: Moss, Ch. 1; McMahon, Ch. 2.

1/18: continued

1/25: First Indochina War and American involvement, 1945-1954 (Adamiak)

Readings: Moss, Ch. 2; McMahon, Ch. 3,4.

2/1: Two Vietnams, 1954-1961 (Li)

Readings: Moss, Ch. 3; McMahon, Ch. 8.

2/8: Kennedy, Johnson, and South Vietnam, 1961-1964 (Adamiak)

Readings: Moss, Ch. 4, pp 157-176; McMahon, Ch. 5,6.

2/15: Exam I

2/15: Americanization, 1965-1967 (Adamiak)

Readings: Moss, pp. 176-205, Ch.6; McMahon, Ch.7; O'Nan, Ch. 1-3, 6-7, 9-10

2/22: continued

2/29: War and Society in Vietnam (Li)

Readings: McMahon, Ch 10.

3/7: continued

3/21: 1968 (Adamiak)

Readings: Moss, Ch. 7; McMahon, Ch. 9, 12.

3/28: Exam II

3/28: Vietnamization, 1969-72 (Adamiak)

Readings: Moss, Ch. 8; McMahon, Ch. 11.

4/4: War and the media (Baker)

Readings: McMahon, Ch. 13.

4/11: The Soviets and Vietnam (Plaks)

4/18: Collapse (Li)

Readings: Moss, Ch.9; McMahon, Ch. 14.

4/25: Aftermath and legacies (Li, Adamiak)

Readings: McMahon, Ch.15; O'Nan. Ch. 4, 8,11-13.