SOCI 395: Special Topics in Sociology

SOCI 395-005: Immigration Policy & The Migrant Experience
(Spring 2022)

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR

Van Metre Hall (formerly Founders Hall) - Hybrid

Section Information for Spring 2022

In this course we will survey past and present U.S. immigration policies, and examine how governmental institutions, political actors, interest groups, and socio-political processes have shaped and responded to immigration to the United States. Migration is an international phenomenon; the course will focus primarily on the United States and the global trends that create the context for immigration policy. We will examine how individuals experience migration, and how the manner of entry into the United States impacts one's migrant experience. Course topics will include immigrant admission, deportation, US citizenship, and integration at the national, state, and local levels.  By the end of this course, students will have a good understanding of the U.S. immigration system and the various factors that go into shaping immigration policy and practice today. We will utilize journal articles as well as contemporary newspaper articles, governmental reports, and other relevant documents. Students will be encouraged to discuss current events and relate them to class material and demonstrate how law, policy and theory impact real-world events.

SOCI 395 005 is a hybrid section with online coursework and in-class meetings. It is part of the Migration Policy and Advocacy Fellows program. Contact the department for approval to register.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Introduces the research interests of the faculty, offering new courses that reflect current issues not yet incorporated into the curriculum. Offers, in addition, advanced study into topics covered in the standing curriculum. Topics change by semester. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 18 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: SOCI 101
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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