52-2636 The Vietnam War in History, Literature and the Arts

The Vietnam War is one of the most studied, documented, and argued about wars in American history. The debate has taken the form of historical inquiries, poetry, novels, film, music, and other arts. The war shaped the experiences of a generation and continues to affect American life and arts. This interdisciplinary course examines the conflict in Southeast Asia through the eyes of journalists, fiction writers, poets, historians, filmmakers, musicians, and other artists.

3 Credits
GA HL
PREREQUISITES: 52-1151S Writing and Rhetoric I Stretch B or 52-1121 International Writing and Rhetoric I or COMPASS Placement Test score >= 97 or 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I or ACT (American College Test) score >= 30 or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) score >= 710