The Vietnam War: 1955-
An Overview
Description
In this unit, we look at the causes and course of the Vietnam war from the establishment of the Republic of Vietnam, what came to be known as “south Vietnam”from its inception in 1955 till its fall in 1975.
[10 Hours]
Unit Skills and Objectives:
- Develop an understanding of The Vietnamese history with a focus on the 1955-
1975 period in national development - Develop an understanding of the causes and course of the Vietnam War
- Develop an understanding of the role metanarratives have in creating models of History and making historical judgements
- Develop online computer research skills in a range of settings
- Develop Geography skills to enhance historical understanding
- Record research findings in a systematic and appropriate manner
- Read, listen and view a range of historical sources
- Write about history and historical sources
- Critically analyze and evaluate historical sources
- Make informed and reasoned historical judgements
