ETHS 101 - The Immigrant Experience in the U.S.

    Recent Professors
    Thomas Carrasco, Craig Cook, Jamece Brown
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    30–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
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    Description
    Comparative study of foreign immigrants in the United States from the mid-19th century to the present. Examines ethnic identity and nativist resistance to newcomers. Particular attention is paid to Hispanic and Asian immigrants, as compared to European immigrants. Analyzes the social and economic conditions as well as cultural factors that shape immigrant adjustment patterns.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:35am–10:55am, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:30pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:20am