RJ 371 Race and Immigration in CT

This course will focus on race and immigration/migration in particular communities in Connecticut within the context of the broader North American experience. The course will trace the demographic transformation in the city in the past century and on the impact it has had in many arenas, including civil, social, cultural, economic, and political institutions in the area and in the rest of the United States. This course will work closely with a local high school classroom and students will be able to better understand the origin, experiences, conditions, and aspirations of the diverse population.