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Class number:
2824
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Title: Current Iss US Immigration Pol |
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Department: Public Policy & Law |
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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 |
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Current enrollment: 14 |
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Available seats: 1 |
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Start date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 |
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End date: Friday, May 8, 2026 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: T: 1:30PM-4:10PM, LSC - 132 |
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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 only open to senior Public Policy and Law majors. |
Course Description:
Today, immigrants and their children comprise a quarter of the US population. Thus, the presence of immigrants influences nearly all areas of US policymaking. This capstone senior seminar examines current issues in immigration and immigrant incorporation policies. Topics include US border security, the increased state and local regulation of immigration, and policies to address unauthorized immigrant status. Course assignments will emphasize persuasive writing and communication for a policymaking audience, including memos and briefings based on independent student research. Students will develop and present a final research paper drawing on analysis of federal administrative data. |