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Class number:
2854
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Title: Immigration/Integration Policy |
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Department: Political Science |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Seminar |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: Yes |
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Grading Basis: Regular |
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Units: 1.00 |
| Enrollment limited to 18 |
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Current enrollment: 15 |
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Available seats: 3 |
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Start date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 |
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End date: Friday, May 12, 2023 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM, AAC - 231 |
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Instructor(s): Williamson, Abigail |
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Prerequisite(s): None |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences Requirement |
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Note: This course is a Sophomore/Junior Seminar.
Enrollment limited to 18 across POLS 335/PBPL 331. Students may register for either course. 11 seats reserved for POLS Majors. 7 seats reserved for PBPL Majors. |
Course Description:
Critics of immigration argue that a growing foreign-born population endangers economic health, threatens democratic traditions, and undermines cultural unity. Proponents respond that immigration is central to America’s national identity and crucial for prosperity. This course examines popular and scholarly debates over immigration and immigrant adaptation and analyzes the efficacy of U.S. policies aimed at managing this process. Topics include U.S. border security, the increased state and local regulation of immigration, and the DREAM Act, a proposal that would offer certain undocumented youth a path toward legal status. Course assignments will emphasize persuasive writing and communication for a policymaking audience, including memos and briefings. |