SOC 305 - Migrants, Refugees, and the Stateless

In this course students will become familiar with the meanings, processes, and narratives of population movement. Through an overview of the political, economic, social, and safety reasons that shape refugee and migration flows to the Global North, this course will expose students to the experiences of voluntary and forced refugees and immigrants. The city of Charlotte, site of the only Immigration Court in North Carolina, will serve as a resource in exploring the legal processes that immigrants and refugees in the U.S. experience. This will further students’ understanding of recent changes and ongoing processes in immigration and refugee policy in the U.S.

Satisfies the Cultural Diversity requirement.
Satisfies the Social-Scientific Thought requirement.