HON 419 - War Wounds: Vietnam

Prerequisite, acceptance to the University Honors Program, or consent of instructor. Using an interdisciplinary approach and relying on Ken Burns’ The Vietnam War documentary as both historical account and media representation, we will address various interpretations of the global and domestic impact of the Vietnam War, from the 1960s to the present. We will particularly explore “wounds” associated with collective and individual traumas as well as social justice movements, both at home and abroad, by focusing on diverse narratives of the war and its aftermath. Our readings will raise questions about memory, commemoration, and exploitation as we incorporate various representations of the Vietnam War. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits