SOC 203 IMMIGRATION IN URBAN CONTEXT

An examination of questions of immigration through a focus on theories of immigrant incorporation, and patterns of immigrant employment and settlement. Special attention given to immigration trends that occurred after the Hart-Cellar Act of 1965, which abolished the country of origin quota and increased the number of immigrants to the United States. This is a service learning course which integrates community service and course readings and discussions. All students will be required to contribute forty hours of service over the course of the semester.