HIST-UA 186 - European Migration to America: The Irish and Jewish Experiences

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New York University

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Description:

Looks at the comparative experiences of two immigrant groups to the United States, the Irish and the East European Jews. Explores the forces that propelled the migrants out of their homes and the ways in which they created communities and new identities in America. Because of its comparative nature, this course asks students to seek both similarities and differences in those migrations. Additionally, there have been numerous points of interaction between the Jews and the Irish. This course focuses on how these two groups understood and related to each other.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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