Topics in Sociological Analysis (476-0-21)

Topic

Sociology of Immigration

Instructors

Hector G Carrillo
847/467-0516
1808 Chicago Ave, Room 101
Office Hours: Th 10:30-11:30
Hector Carrillo is Professor of Sociology and Gender and Sexuality Studies. He has conducted ethnographic research for more than 30 years. His most recent book, "Pathways of Desire: The Sexual Migration of Mexican Gay Men," received book awards from three sections of the American Sociological Association (ASA) and the 2020 ASA Distinguished Scholarly Book Award.

Meeting Info

Parkes Hall 222: Mon 9:30AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

"Sociology of Immigration"

This graduate seminar will survey the recent sociological literature on immigration. We will focus on a range of topics that include: the evolution of sociological immigration theories; the social construction of immigrants and "expats," as well as the tension between these two categories; the social construction of refugees and asylum seekers; the structural factors that propel and hinder transnational migration; the entrenchment of international borders in the era of globalization; the shifting understandings of immigrant incorporation in host societies; the emergence of transnationalism as a framework for understanding the links that immigrants maintain with their home countries; and the effects of shifting attitudes on immigration policies. We will link transnational migration to a wide range of related sociological issues, including gender, sexuality, race, economics, nationalism, nativism, culture, religion, crime, and social stratification and inequality.

Cross listed with GNDR_ST 490-0-21

Teaching Method

Seminar

Evaluation Method

Attendance, participation, and term paper

Class Materials (Required)

All materials for this course will be made available on Canvas - no purchase necessary.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Sociology/MORS PhD Students