PPA 530 Contemporary Immigration in a Global Perspective

This course examines contemporary theories of citizenship and immigration policies across a selection of political contexts. The course contextualizes the historical, political, and socio- economic factors that shape household migration decisions, remittances, illegality and legality, and intergenerational dynamics, among other issues. Students will examine how humanitarian and law enforcement regimes have politicized immigration policy and how this politicization may facilitate and hinder immigrant incorporation in practice. As a class, students apply their theoretical knowledge in the examination of a particular immigration policy issue through qualitative and quantitative research. Pre-requisite(s): PPA 500. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours