History 278 - Immigration Nation

This course examines both race and racism as elements in the historical process of 'racialization,' and proceeds by positing racialization as key to understanding the political, economic, social and cultural dynamics of the United States. We will outline the basic patterns of migration to the United States from the late nineteenth century to today. Specific topics may include (but are not limited to) imperialism; diaspora; immigrant rights; immigrant labor; 'illegal' immigration; nativism; social movements; and the relationships between gender, sexuality, race, class and nation.