In Class - Welcome & send out syllabus
Homework - None :o)
Friday, 9.9
In Class - Discuss the history of Vietnam
Homework - Herring, pg 3-14 "Internationalization of the War"
Think about and respond to the following:
What elements of Ho Chi Minh's background and ideology made him such an ideal leader for Vietnam at the time?
What elements of the shifting power structure in Europe may have contributed to the conflict in Vietnam?
What elements of the US identity and status may have led to its involvement in the conflict between France and Vietnam?
What major misunderstandings about Ho Chi Minh and his relationships with other communist powers contributed to the elevation of the conflict?
Monday, 9.12
In Class - Discuss reading
Homework - Herring pg. 14 - 30 "Eisenhower, Dulles,
On Wednesday, I will ask you to write on the impact of growing American anti-communism on its actions during the First Indochina War - please think about this question while you read so that you are prepared!
*Please bring "The Quiet American" to class on Wednesday
Wednesday, 9.14
In Class - In class writing/discussion, start reading "The Quiet American"
Homework - Read pgs 10-37 TQA
Friday, 9.16
In Class - Discuss/continue reading, Film
Homework - Herring pg. 30 - 45
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