AST 220 - Coming to America

Institution:

Wheelock College

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Description:

Places immigrant narratives into the broader context of immigration policies that shaped immigrant communities. Analyzes current rise in hate crimes and growing anti-immigrant sentiment. Topics include how immigration policies have been influenced by economic interests, demand for labor, war, colonization nativism and xenophobia. Uses oral histories, poetry, and multi-media resources. Satisfies US History, Civilization, Culture requirement. Satisfies College Multicultural requirement. Intermediate

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wheelock.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 879-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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