SOCI 330: US Immigrants and Immigration

SOCI 330-001: US Immigrants and Immigration
(Spring 2018)

03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR

David J. King Hall 2053

Section Information for Spring 2018

Immigration is again making headlines in the news, stirring heated debates about the costs and benefits of immigration and raising concerns about the changing demographics of U.S. society.  Particularly with the liberalization of the 1965 immigration law, the United States has become one of the most diverse societies in the world.  Post-1960s immigrants and their children, just like their earlier European immigrant counterparts, are leaving an indelible mark on the economic, social, political, and cultural landscape of our nation.  As the United States continues to diversify its population through immigration, a key challenge for any multi-ethnic/-racial society is how to successfully integrate new immigrants and their children.  In light of the global and domestic forces that are spurring international migration, it is critical to go beyond narrow discussions of the costs/benefits of immigration and seek a more comprehensive understanding of the multiple facets of immigration.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Explores theoretical, empirical, and policy-related issues pertaining to immigration. Examines case studies of immigrant communities and their adaptation patterns, paying particular attention to immigrants from Latin America, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Global Understanding
Schedule Type: Seminar
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This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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