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Course Description

In this course we will read two of the most highly influential political novels of the 20th century: The Quiet American and The Ugly American. These prescient novels examine the early years of the U.S. war in Vietnam. Given the tremendous consequences of the war, on the home front and around the world, and that the U.S. clearly lost the war, our course aim is to answer the question: how did this happen? Why do superpowers get themselves into unwinnable wars? Close reading of these classic novels will offer us different and competing answers to consider as we examine time-honored themes of balance of power, imperialism, colonialism and nationalism.

Notes

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Section Title
The Quiet American & The Ugly American
Type
Discussion
Days
W
Time
10:00AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Oct 02, 2024 to Nov 20, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $500.00
Section Notes
Section Title
The Quiet American & The Ugly American
Type
Discussion
Days
Th
Time
1:30PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Oct 03, 2024 to Nov 21, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • University of Chicago Gleacher Center
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $500.00
Section Notes
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