HIST 2310 E Pluribus Unum
This course surveys migration and belonging in U.S. history through foundational concepts, general trends, and case studies of specific groups in distinct historical periods. Topics include identity, acculturation, diaspora, temporary and permanent migration, chain migration, socioeconomic factors and remittances, “push vs. pull,” generational trends among migrant populations (first, second, and third), and ethnic identity as a source of political power. Related issues include border stations and customs enforcement, quotas, the history of the passport, census data, immigration law, and geopolitics.