This course examines aesthetic, generic, and theoretical approaches to the representation of the Vietnam War in film from the 1950s to the present. Key topics include: Vietnam war cinema; television and the Vietnam War; veteran narratives; and the mediation in film of history, trauma, and militancy in this conflict. Antirequisite: Film Studies 3330F/G or American Studies 3330F/G, if taken in 2010-2011 or 2011-2012.

Prerequisite(s): At least 60% in Film Studies 1020E or Film Studies 1022, or 1.0 of English 1000-1999 plus English 2112F/G, Film 2212F/G, or Theatre Studies 2212F/G, or permission of the department.

Extra Information: 2 lecture/seminar hours, 1 3-hour lecture/screening.