CVA 2426 - Imgrnts, Race And The Amer Promise

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Babson College

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3.00 credits CVA2426 Immigrants, Race and the American Promise (Intermediate Liberal Arts) This intermediate course will consider the nature of American culture and identity through the experiences of the nation's immigrants and its ethnic citizens. What sacrifices have immigrants and ethnic Americans made in order to become members of the national community How have they contributed to the development of modern America How have they re-shaped the culture, politics, and economy of the U.S. How have immigrants and citizens of color adapted the mythology of the American Dream to achieve success What does the larger narrative of immigration, race, and ethnicity tell us about our nation's values and our own identity as citizens Throughout the semester, students will use historical texts, novels, and selected works of film and music to consider these questions. Selected themes for the course include the "Melting Pot" and multiculturalism, race and ethnicity, anti-immigrant agitation and legislation, the nature of the American Dream, and the development of ethnic communities and businesses. The class will cover the time period from the late nineteenth century to the present. Prerequisites: RHT and Foundation H&S and A&H

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.babson.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 235-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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