The Psychology of Immigration
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Overview
Subject area
PSY
Catalog Number
4100
Course Title
The Psychology of Immigration
Department(s)
Description
This course examines the psychological impact of immigration and how immigrants navigate in American society. This course will provide students with a brief overview of our postcolonial history, cultural genocide in residential schools, the problem with the Model Minority Myth, developmental problems in satellite babies, stigma of mental illness among immigrant communities, the role of culture and food, living as migrant workers, the meaning of citizenship, feeling sage in an age of xenophobia, and the importance of immigrants supporting Black Lives Matter movement. Students who take this class will have a better understanding of the role of immigration and the lived experiences of immigrants, become more civically engaged in their communities, and be more culturally competent
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate Kingsborough CC
Liberal Arts
Yes
Course Attributes
- ELO - CVEG (Civic Engagement)
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
0
Requisites
011655
Course Schedule
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