This course provides an introduction to the political development of Vietnam, from 1600 to 2000, with special emphasis on 20th century politics. Major topics include the Trinh/Nguyen Wars and the expansion into southern Vietnam, the Tay Son Rebellion, the encounter between the Nguyen Dynasty and French imperialism, the consolidation of the French colonial state, the growth of Vietnamese nationalism and communism, the August Revolution, the first Indochina War, the separate states in North and South Vietnam, the Second Indochina War and the post-war era. Parallel with the political changes, this course will also study some of the economic and social changes in Vietnam during this period.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Repeatable: No
CAN: None
Grading: L
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None
CAN: None
Transfer Status:
CSU/UC
CSU GE: D6 | District GE: D | IGETC: None
Degree Applicable: AA/AS