We will look back over the half-century since the U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam to consider its impact on three groups: the veterans who fought there, the Vietnamese people who fled to the U.S., and those who were radicalized by the war on the left and right. The experiences of Vietnam veterans were unlike those who had fought uniformed enemies and were welcomed home by a grateful public. Since the fall of South Vietnam, 1.4 million Vietnamese have immigrated to the U.S. The rise of immigration since the 70s fueled the distrust of the government that shaped the rise of the New Right and the New Left. We will use the experience of these three groups as reference points to reflect on how the Vietnam War has impacted our politics, our media, our world, and the experiences of Boomers and later generations. To develop our reflections, we will consider documentaries, media representations, and analyses of the continuing impact of the war.
Attend ON-CAMPUS or Online
— Hybrid Course Format —
- All classes will be delivered on-campus and online via live video streaming. Students will enroll in their preferred format during registration.
- On-Campus classes will be held in the Rubel Room at the University of Arizona’s Poetry Center (1508 E Helen St, Tucson, AZ 85721). Enrollment for in-person classes is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. All students enrolled to attend in person also have complete online access and may choose to attend one or all class sessions remotely if desired.
- Online students may attend all classes via live video streaming and will be able to participate in all course Q&A sessions with the professor in real-time. A high-speed internet connection and a device capable of running Zoom are required to connect. Online access will be password protected and only available to enrolled students.
- Class Recordings – All HSP classes are recorded and available for every enrolled student to watch for the duration of the course and one month after the last class session. This option is offered to aid students who cannot attend the live class times but desire to enroll and participate asynchronously. We hope this option also aids students who are traveling or have a necessary appointment that conflicts with a class session to stay connected and engaged with the course material.
Registration Will Open Online:
Monday, August 7, 2023, at 8 AM (AZ Time)
