2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin

SOC 253 Sociology of Global Migration

3 hours 

This course will explore theories and dynamics of global migration, in order to provide students with a deeper awareness of the profound global interconnections on which we all depend. Students will become familiar with: conceptual and theoretical issues involved with defining and theorizing immigration, assimilation, integration and transnationalism; the history and contemporary trends in global migration; and the difficulties faced by specific immigrant groups.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENG 101 and SOC 101