INQ-300 | US Immigration Past and Present

Full Title: US Immigration Past and Present

Topic Description:

Immigration has been part of this nation’s experience since its founding. The United States has been called a “nation of nations” with good reason since it is populated by people descended from every corner of the globe and recent arrivals. It is embedded in the national narrative that the United States is a welcoming haven for those who seek freedom and opportunity. Immigration, however, has been a thorny issue at different points in US history as it is at the present time. We will study the history of immigration to the United States, placing special focus on the 1965 Immigration Act. We will examine issues surrounding contemporary immigration and its many facets in order to propose constructive and just solutions to a complex, timely, and pressing issue.

Counts as Global? No

Topic Approved: October 2017