College Seminar (101-7-1)

Topic

Narratives of Migration

Instructors

Doris Stanley Warriner

Meeting Info

ANTHRO Sem Rm 104 - 1810 Hinmn: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

In this course, we explore how migration and displacement shapes individuals, communities, schools, and policy making. With a focus on the U.S. context, we consider the causes, the processes, and the implications of different types of and reasons for migration (internal and transnational; forced and voluntary). We will interrogate widely circulating assumptions about migration and displacement and think together about productive ways forward. To understand migration and displacement from the perspective of those on the move, we read and discuss narratives that have appeared in academic scholarship, ethnographic accounts, creative nonfiction, and poetry. This course is also an introduction to being a college student. Participants will read, interpret, and share insights; practice giving a presentation; lead discussion; become more adept at library research; and develop a research project. Everyone will learn together, in and through practice. There will also be an opportunity to experiment with being creative or making something.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand migration and displacement from the perspective of those on the move;
2. Recognize the multiple types and dimensions of migration and displacement;
3. Consider the implications of migration and displacement for individuals, communities, schools and policy;
4. Gain skills in reading closely, thinking critically, communicating effectively (orally and in writing), setting goals, and planning ahead;
5. Understand what academic integrity is and requires.

Class Materials (Required)

Figueroa, A. M. (2024). Knowing Silence: How Children Talk about Immigration Status in School. University of Minnesota Press. ISBN 978-1-5179-1045-7

Class Attributes

WCAS College Seminar