Sociology of Immigration

Undergraduate / Graduate

This course is structured as a research seminar. We will explore major topics in immigration studies, including the causes of migration, immigrant assimilation, transnationalism, the intersection of immigration and race, immigration policies, public opinion towards immigration, and illegality. We will also devote some time to immigrant-receiving contexts outside of the U.S. especially Western Europe. The purpose of the class is to encourage students to develop their own immigration research projects. We will pay special attention to research design and methodological issues. We will engage with research that uses multiple methodologies and theoretical perspectives.