University of Portland Bulletin 2012-2013

SJP 451 Immigration and Resistance

This course provides students with an introduction to issues surrounding immigration and resistance and seeks to develop understanding of contemporary organizing efforts on behalf of immigrant communities. After several weeks surveying the larger context and recent patterns in contemporary immigration, students will examine the struggles of immigrants and their efforts to organize for social justice around a variety of issues.

Cross Listed Courses

SOC 451, SW 451

Prerequisite

SW 205 or permission of instructor.
  • Up one level
  • 400