PS 329

Fall 2016 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 22-Dec 7

Credit: 3 hours.

Examination of the conceptual issues associated with citizenship and immigration, considering current political debates from a variety of perspectives: empirical, historical, and normative. Focuses on the United States but will also examine the immigration and citizenship processes of other nations as well. Among topics considered: why people migrate; consequences of migration; efforts to integrate immigrants; public opinion, citizenship traditions and rationales; membership; belonging, and national identify; post national citizenship.

Prerequisites: PS 101, 6 hours of Political Science credit, or consent of instructor.

PS 329 class schedule data for fall 2016
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
66339
Lecture-Discussion
CW1
11:00AM -12:20PM
TR
David Kinley Hall
Wong, C
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/22/16-12/07/16
Section Info:
This seminar examines the conceptual issues associated with citizenship and immigration, considering current political debates from a variety of perspectives, empirical, historical, and normative. The bulk of the course will focus on the United States, but we will also examine the immigration and citizenship practices of other nations as well. Among the topics to be considered include why people migrate; consequences of migration; efforts to integrate immigrants—socially, culturally, and politically—into their host societies; public opinion about immigration and immigrants; various citizenship traditions and rationales; membership, belonging, and national identity; and postnational citizenship. Restricted to Political Science majors until April 18, 2016.
Restriction(s):
Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
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