The purpose of this course is to critically view these Vietnam War films for the students to analyze Hollywood's discourse on the war. In conjunction with uncovering the underlying meaning of the Vietnam War films, the students will study the physical geography of Vietnam, survey the historical memory of the Vietnam War, and compare the two war chronicles for the purpose of seeing more clearly the legacies of a lost war.
Since the course is a seminar students will share their findings and thinkings with one another formulating an oral analytical text of the Vietnam War. Students will be evaluated on discussions and several short position papers.
Prerequisites
100-Level Humanities Course