This curriculum unit is part three of a three-part series. Each of the three parts can be taught independently. The lessons include perspectives from each of the countries under study. This unit introduces students to policy options for U.S. and Japanese relations with Vietnam at the turn of the century. By identifying and examining these options during Vietnam's growing liberalization and integration into the world community, students will gain an awareness of U.S., Japanese, and Vietnamese perspectives on political, economic, and security issues. Provided is a rationale and introduction to the lessons, along with unit goals, materials, time required, suggested sequence of activities, small group roles, subjects, equipment needed, icons, and policy study references. The six lessons include: (1) "Historical Legacies: The Vietnamese Refugee Experience"; (2) "Vietnam's Politics in Transition: Creating Interest in the News"; (3) "Vietnam's Economy in Transition"; (4) "U.S. Relations with Vietnam: The Debate Over Normalization"; (5) "Japanese Relations with Vietnam: With a Focus on Foreign Aid"; and (6) "ASEAN--Association of Southeast Asian Nations." Contains a list of references for each lesson. (EH)