Chinese Immigration in Global Perspective

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Overview

Subject area

SOC

Catalog Number

4010

Course Title

Chinese Immigration in Global Perspective

Description

This course focuses on the Chinese immigrant experience in New York City, while placing it in the context of Chinese migration to the United States and the history of Chinese migration globally. The course utilizes historical texts, ethnographies, lectures, and films to examine the Chinese immigrant experience. Students will engage in ethnographic fieldwork research projects that will involve hands-on study of a Chinese community organization, chosen in consultation with the instructor. This course is cross-listed as AAS 4010. Students may receive credit for either SOC 4010 or AAS 4010. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule