HIST-UA 621 - Ethnic Groups in American History

Institution:

New York University

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Description:

Explores the ways in which migration from abroad has had an impact on American history. Organized chronologically, this course examines immigrations to the United States from the 17th century to present times and the ways in which immigrants and their descendants constructed ethnic communities and practices. Furthermore, the course looks at changing American attitudes toward immigration as reflected in popular culture and public policy, seeking to understand the influence of American reactions on the process of ethnic cultural formation.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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