SOC355

Migration is a phenomenon of central interest and an important area of study in the social sciences. It has also become a fiercely debated politic topic in the United States and across the globe. This course will examine theories of migration (who migrates? why do people migrate? where do they go?) and attempt to answer these questions empirically. We will then analyze key debates about the consequences of migration for sending countries and receiving countries alike. We will subsequently examine the varied experiences of migrants, paying particular attention to the United States context. Here, theories of immigrant assimilation as well as economic, sociocultural, and demographic accounts will be assessed. This course will conclude by highlighting immigration policies, international security, and the refugee experience.