Immigration in U.S. History
HIS4119.01
Course Description
Summary
This course examines the history of immigration to the United States. How did this country become a “nation of immigrants”? How did immigration become so central to American national identity? What are this country’s purported ideals on the subject and has it ever lived up to them?
Prerequisites
At least one course in History and/or another course in SCT, plus permission of instructor. Students must email Alex Jin (alexanderjin@bennington.edu) before registration to express interest.