SOC 3530 NJ’s Immigrant Communities

This course will use an interdisciplinary approach to examine the history of immigration in the United
States. We will do this through the lens of our home state, New Jersey, because it is one of the top
immigrant destinations in the United States. Although the United States is often described as a nation of
immigrants, this description has been contested throughout its history. Nativist and xenophobic beliefs
against immigrant communities have influenced and sometimes determined U.S. immigration policy and
law. This course will examine the experience of New Jersey immigrant communities, intersectionality
(such as gender, race, sexuality etc.) within these communities, and the impact of US policies of inclusion
and exclusion. This class fulfills UCC Area 5. Prerequisite(s): Students must complete UCC Area 4 before registering for Area 5.
Credits: 3.0