Sociology [353] - Sociology of Immigration in the US

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Hamilton College

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Description:

This course applies sociological approaches to the study of international migration to the United States. Students will examine how immigration and citizenship are constructed, and compare earlier waves of immigration with more recent waves of Asian, Caribbean and Latin American immigration. The course examines institutional responses to past and current immigration to explain variations across and within immigrant groups by race, gender, sexual and age identities. We will consider the impact international migration has had on the United States, immigrants and their sending communities. Prerequisite, 1 course in sociology, africana studies or hispanic studies. Maximum enrollment, 12.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hamilton.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 859-4011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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