ETHN 110 The Immigrant Experience
Course Information
| Course Number | ETHN 110 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | The Immigrant Experience |
| Description | This course is devoted to understanding controversial issues around immigration to the U.S. The United States is an immigrant country. No other land can challenge America’s claim as the ultimate melting pot, although we can argue about whether or not we have really "melted together" to form a cohesive society. Immigrants play a significant role in enriching American culture and fueling economic growth. Yet at the same time, they are also regarded as an “unsettling force” and a burden on the taxpayers. As the numbers of legal, as well as illegal, immigrants have climbed precipitously since the 1970s and 1980s, we have seen a backlash against immigration. Immigrants have always been a part of the American scene, but in some periods, more people have come than in others. Currently, immigration is a hot topic as many immigrants are coming from countries such as Somalia, Laos, and Mexico. This course will explore questions such as: • What is an “American”? • Where do “Americans” come from? • What kinds of immigration issues will affect the future of the United States? • What relevance does immigration have to my life? (Prerequisites: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 78+ OR MCA Reading score 1047+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 1000 [or equivalent].) MNTC GOAL AREAS: MNTC Goal Area 5: History and Social Sciences MNTC Goal Area 9: Ethical and Civil Responsibility |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 48 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Accuplacer Reading Comprehension Score of 78 or above or completion of READ0090
Institutional Core Competencies
- Cultural Competence - Students will be able to demonstrate an attitude of personal curiosity, a rising knowledge of cultures, and an evolving range of skills for living and working among others with other worldviews and ways of life.
- Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- State reasons why so many immigrants chose to come to America.
- Explain the relationship between immigration and the shaping of America.
- Articulate a personal definition of what it is to be an “American.”
- Analyze the history of immigration in the U.S.
- Discuss the role of race in issues of immigration.
- Identify the role of immigration in current politics and media.
- Analyze the role of religion in immigration policies.
- Utilize primary immigrant literature to understand the immigrant experience throughout history.
- Identify experiences common to all immigrant groups.
- Identify beliefs regarding the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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