Sociology of Migration
This course is designed to provide a sociological understanding concerning various impacts of immigration in the United States. International migration patterns have significantly affected the development of U.S. society since its inception. In recent decades, the United States experienced a record number of new immigrants from a variety of countries. In this course, we examine fundamental concepts for studying migration, and theories that explain international migration. We also discuss how immigrants have redefined - and will keep redefining - local and foreign demographic dynamics in receiving and sending societies, transnational networks, and a more complex ethno-racial diversity with meaningful international roots.
Outcomes: Be familiar with key theories, concepts, and analyses that explain migration issues in the United States; Understand the relevance of historical and contemporary associations among cultural, economic, political, and social forces, as well as their impact on immigration; Understand the relevance of sociological knowledge on migration issues for dealing with current social problems at different levels (e.g., remedial policies, activism, educational objectives).
Outcomes: Be familiar with key theories, concepts, and analyses that explain migration issues in the United States; Understand the relevance of historical and contemporary associations among cultural, economic, political, and social forces, as well as their impact on immigration; Understand the relevance of sociological knowledge on migration issues for dealing with current social problems at different levels (e.g., remedial policies, activism, educational objectives).