SOC 323 - Crime and Immigration

Credits: (3)
This is an upper-level undergraduate course which provides an introduction to the issues of immigrants and the ongoing discussion of immigrant criminality. It is a demanding but also rewarding class.It identifies the complexities and identities of immigrant populations and how different groups negotiate that complexity. In particular, the course explores how individuals perceived to have violated a criminal offense are treated by the immigration and criminal justice systems. In the process, students will learn to analyze statutes and regulations concerning immigration, as well as the requirements concerning criminal procedures as they affect noncitizens. Students will also consider the motivations of various policies related to immigration and immigrants and identify the implications of these policies.