SOC 0183 - Transnational Communities

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Tufts University

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Seminar on transnational, immigrant communities in host countries. Migration fields, transnational immigrant networks, ethnic and racial identity formation, and economic enclaves. Theories of migration, globalization, and transnationalism. Political and cultural remittances exchanged between host and sending countries. Fieldwork and projects focus on transnational businesses and religious and cultural developments within Boston's immigrant communities. Prerequisites Junior standing. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Social Sciences This course is offered during the following semesters: Spring Semester

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tufts.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 628-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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