SOC 249 - The Italian-American Experience

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Adelphi University

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Description:

3 credits Prerequisites: SOC 100 and permission of instructor. A sociological analysis of the basic socio-political-historic roots of the Italian-American experience. This course is an in-depth study of the culture and institutions (family, religion, politics, education) of the Italian group in Italy as well as the changes that resulted in those who immigrated to America as a response to the new way of life. The course stresses the effects of social change upon this group through the succeeding generations, from a socio-historical perspective.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.ADELPHI.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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