HC 30: The Vietnam War and American Culture
Engagement by the United States government in a prolonged, undeclared war in Southeast Asia has had profound effects on American politics, global
strategy, foreign policy, and culture. The cultural focus in the seminar will be manifold, with examples of the impact of the American war in Vietnam (1961-1975) taken from photography (LIFE magazine, Tim Page), journalism (Michael Herr, articles in Reporting Vietnam), personal narrative, American politics, poetry (Yusef Komunyakaa, Bruce Weigl), and fiction (Graham Greene, Tim O'Brien, contemporary fiction from Vietnam).
PRIOR to the first meeting of the seminar, it is highly RECOMMENDED that students read the following material in Reporting Vietnam: American Journalism 1959-1975 (the one volume edition):
Admission is by application:
HC M106: Imaginary Women
Please inform Professor King of your interest in her course by e-mailing her at king@humnet.ucla.edu.
HC 153: International Flash Points (Deadline Extended)
This course concentrates on the explosive confrontation points in current international affairs -- the flashpoints that threaten world peace or U.S. vital interests. This rigorous writing and debate course requires its 18 participants each to prepare and present one side of a debate, involve themselves actively in weekly discussion and Q&A sessions,
and research and write a substantial term paper expanding on the debate. The course provides students with a unique opportunity to delve into contemporary international issues in a small seminar moderated by the former Secretary of State.
To apply for HC153 you must be a College Honors student, preferably with junior or senior standing. Please prepare a resume and a one-page essay (print TWO copies of each – just clip them, do NOT staple), in which you briefly describe your formative background, your academic qualifications, and your specific interest in international relations. Do not forget to include your student ID number and email address.
Drop off your documents on or before March 15th, 11:30am, at the UCLA Honors Programs Office in A311 Murphy Hall. Admitted students will be notified of the results through email by the end of the day, March 20th. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, individual email notifications cannot be sent; but Honors Collegium contact Mark Santos, who will be out
of the country that week, will be checking his email (msantos_hc_ucla@hotmail.com) periodically to respond to inquiries. Please do not apply if you cannot actually enroll once you’re admitted.
THE CLASS IS LIMITED TO 15 STUDENTS.
For enrollment information e-mail Professor Goodwin at jamesg@humnet.ucla.edu by Friday, March 10.