Sociology of Immigration

3 Credits.

In 2020 immigrant adults and their foreign-born and U.S.-born children counted approximately 85.7 million people, or 26 percent of the overall U.S. population. This course covers post-1965 immigration to the U.S. The inflows, stocks, and incorporation of immigrant generations make immigration one of the most important topics in sociology. Through in-depth readings, student-selected presentations, and student-led discussions, the course engages students in understanding and critiquing contentious perspectives in the potential impacts of immigration on the economic and social dynamics of American society.