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Sociology
Description: Human migratory movement is as old as humanity itself, yet it has frequently been sensationalized, politicized, and criminalized. This graduate elective course will focus on immigration to the United States, with particular attention to the American Southwest. We will explore the social and historical reasons for migration, the cultural and economic consequences of migration, as well as U.S. political policies that attempt to control migration. Special attention will be paid to the incorporation of migrants into U.S. society as it differentially relates to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic class, and gender. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Fall 2026
Prerequisite: Graduate Status
Sociology
Term : Fall 2022
Catalog Year : 2022-2023
SOC 615 - Sociology Of Immigration
Description: Human migratory movement is as old as humanity itself, yet it has frequently been sensationalized, politicized, and criminalized. This graduate elective course will focus on immigration to the United States, with particular attention to the American Southwest. We will explore the social and historical reasons for migration, the cultural and economic consequences of migration, as well as U.S. political policies that attempt to control migration. Special attention will be paid to the incorporation of migrants into U.S. society as it differentially relates to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic class, and gender. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Fall 2026
Prerequisite: Graduate Status