The paper must be 6-7 pages in length, double-spaced, numbered, include 1 inch margins, use 12 point Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman, and include a cover page that identifies who you are, the title of the course, the name of your instructor, and state Final Exam.
The exam must include footnotes or endnotes and a Works Cited or Bibliography page. The citation style must be Chicago/Turabian to include URLs and date of access. Your instructor will provide instructions on how to cite a source using Chicago/Turabian style. You may also consult the short guide linked to in this sub-module at the bottom. The selected sources must be appropriate to the exam topic, the citations must support the assertions made in the exam, and footnotes or endnotes must be used in each instance where detailed explanations would distract from the argument. Wikipedia, History.com; Answers.com, encyclopedias, dictionaries and non-professional web sites are not accepted sources.
The exam will include three main parts—the Thesis/Introduction, Argument, and Conclusion.
The Introduction section should clearly state the thesis within the first 1-2 paragraphs. The thesis must be relevant and appropriate to the argument and demonstrate an accurate and complete understanding of the question(s). It should do more than restate the question(s) and offer a brief response and it should be free of grammar & spelling errors.
The Argument section should incorporate pertinent details from assigned coursework and outside readings. The section must provide relevant historical evidence to support the thesis and the key claims made in the argument as needed. It should maintain focus and avoid getting sidetracked. It should present your answer(s) to the question(s) asked clearly and concisely in an organized manner and it should be free of grammar & spelling errors.
The Conclusion section should be in the last part of your essay exam within the last 1-2 paragraphs. It should briefly restate the thesis and summarize the main points of the argument. It should also demonstrate insight and understanding regarding the question(s) asked and it should be free of grammar & spelling errors.
A scoring rubric for the exam is included in the syllabus. Click on the blue Final Exam link below to see the exam questions.
Final Exam Questions:
Using the Learning Resources from weeks 5-8, discuss how the United States continued to escalate and then conclude its role in the Vietnam War.
The Vietnam war in Film:
Select one of the following films to view and assess. If wish to use another film, you must ask me first. These are all available through online services. If marked * I can loan you a DVD copy.
Examine and assess a specific topic or aspect of the film. Not every may be applicable to your film, so I recommend viewing it before selecting your topic, then viewing it again. This requires research! Do not simply rely upon the film itself and your feelings about the film. Your assessment must in include: Sections 1 (Introduction) and 5 (Conclusions.) For the body of your paper, select one of Sections 2-4.
1. Introduction: Begin your paper with a brief synopsis of the film, the supposed date(s) of the events depicted, the general story line, and the main characters. This is NOT a review of the film, but a 1-2 paragraph summary.
2. The main military unit in the film. a) What was the supposed unit, and how did you identify it? b.) What was this unit really doing during the period of service in Vietnam reflected in the film? c.) What did they do in Vietnam? Is this an accurate portrayal of their unit’s historical activities? Why, or why not?
3.The Strategic Context: a.) What was the strategic focus of the war in Vietnam War during this approximate period? b.) What events elsewhere in the world occurred during this time which may have influenced the conduct of the war? c.) What were the priorities, activities, or goals at the national level during the year which is reflected in the film? Select two of these three: (i) North Vietnam, (ii) South Vietnam, or (iii) The United States.
4. The Vietnam War in America: a.) Who were America’s principal leaders at this time, what were their views of the war? Consider the Executive and Legislative Branches of government, as well as key senior military leaders. Who were the prominent political opponents? b.) In what ways was the Vietnam War influencing or impacting life in the United States during the time frame reflected in the film? Assess domestic policy: economics, politics and social issues. b.) What were the general views of the American People regarding Vietnam at this time?
5. Conclusions: Do you believe that this film was an accurate portrayal of events, whether historical or fictional, at the time they occurred? In what way might evolving attitudes towards the Vietnam War have influenced the film at the time it was made?
The Vietnam War In Film:
The Deer Hunter Born on the Fourth of July Go Tell The Spartans*
Little Dieter Needs to Fly We Were Soldiers… The Green Berets
The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons From The Life Of Robert S McNamara (Documentary)
Full Metal Jacket* The Odd Angry Shot (Australia) Platoon*
Coming Home The Boys In Company C* Good Morning, Vietnam
Apocalypse Now* Hearts and Minds (Documentary) Hamburger Hill*
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