This course uses a wide variety of readings, films, guest lectures, and small group discussions to illuminate some of the major controversies surrounding the Vietnam War. While naturally concerned with topics as diverse as the relations of the major world powers to Vietnam and the role of the media in reporting the war, our main concern will be to analyze the sources of Communist Party strength in Indochina, the reasons why American counterinsurgency tactics failed, and the causes of continued instability in the area. Requirements include: two short papers, an hour test, and a self-scheduled final exam. Not open to first-year students. Group C