SOC 224 - IMMIGRATION & ASSIMILATION

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

This course seeks to expose students to the recent social literature on contemporary immigration to the United States, its origins, adaptation patterns, and long-term effects on American society. It focuses on why people move and the policies that let some people in while keeping others out. Consideration is given to the process by which foreign 'outsiders' become integrated in their new home; of particular interest are debates around 'straight-line' and 'segmented' assimilation. This course also sheds light on second-generation immigrants' identity, mobility and integration into the dominant culture. The course ends with an overview on the future of immigration, challenges faced by undocumented immigrants and policies and debates that surround the attempt to 'fix' our broken immigration system.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2016 - 08/14/2021 08/15/2014 - 08/14/2016 

Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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