Explores the prolonged cycle of wars in Vietnam and its neighbors from 1940 to the present, examining both local and U.S. perspectives.
The course includes one midterm, one final, and a 15-page paper, with fast-paced lectures delivered without PowerPoint slides.
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Alfred Mccoy is described as a great lecturer with organized, passionate teaching, though his fast-paced, slide-free style may be challenging. One review also warns against discussion TA Sinae Hyun, citing unreasonable expectations and an arrogant attitude.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 3.87 GPA, 89.8% A/AB (n=59 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.79 GPA, 94.6% A/AB (n=56 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.83 GPA, 91.5% A/AB (n=59 letter grades).
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ALFRED W. MCCOY is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 7 / 72 | 1 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 2 / 18 | 0 |
| DIS 303 | Classroom Instruction | 1 / 18 | 0 |
| DIS 333 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 0 | 0 |
| DIS 305 | Classroom Instruction | 1 / 18 | 1 |
| DIS 308 | Classroom Instruction | 3 / 18 | 0 |
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 84 / 93 | 3 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 15 / 18 | 2 |
| DIS 303 | Classroom Instruction | 17 / 18 | 0 |
| DIS 333 | Classroom Instruction | 21 / 0 | 0 |
| DIS 305 | Classroom Instruction | 17 / 18 | 1 |
| DIS 308 | Classroom Instruction | 14 / 18 | 0 |
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Alfred McCoy is praised as an organized and passionate lecturer who knows his material well, though one review warns against his discussion section TA.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.79 GPA, 94.6% A/AB (n=56 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.83 GPA, 91.5% A/AB (n=59 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.62 GPA, 81.1% A/AB (n=53 letter grades).
The course includes one midterm, one final, and a 15-page paper, with fast-paced lectures delivered without PowerPoint slides.
Students are advised to avoid discussion sections with TA Sinae Hyun, who is described as unreasonable, unsympathetic, and arrogant.
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The Vietnam Wars
Recorded 2026-09-07The Vietnam Wars
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