(Emphasis on
Immigration from Latin America and the Caribbean in the Postwar Period)
LCS 599 (2548)
Professor: Margarita Rodríguez
Lectures
I.
General
patterns of migration (immigration and emigration) in Latin America and the
Caribbean during
the XIX Century and the early XX Century. (Required readings: 2
articles).
II.
Determinants
of immigration from Latin America and the Caribbean in the postwar period. (3
articles). Patterns, major countries involved, contexts of exit,
characteristics of the immigrants. Case studies. Theoretical and methodological
issues.
III.
Factors
that provide continuity to the process.
(3 Chapters of a book). Case studies. Theoretical, and methodological
issues.
First Seminar (one presentation by
student based on previous topics)
Lectures
I.
Immigration
law: Major pieces affecting immigration from Latin America and the Caribbean.
(1 article). The social context of legislation on immigration. Examples.
II.
Incorporation
to labor markets, cultural adaptation, and political participation (2 Chapters
of two books, and 2 articles). Case studies. Theoretical and Methodological
Issues.
Second Seminar (one presentation by
student based on previous topics).
Lectures
Transnationalism (2 Chapters
of a book and 1 article). Transnationalism and migration: case studies,
theoretical and methodological issues.
Third Seminar (one presentation by
student based on the previous topic).
Evaluation: Two mid-terms and a final exam (take home) + Presentations in seminars. The syllabus will be posted at the beginning of January. Please, contact Dr. Rodriguez if any questions (518) 442-4172.