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Archived Version 2014 - 2015
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Description To develop students’ skills of analysis of primary sources; analysis of readings; oral and written presentation and argument, and ability to critique contemporary debates in the light of historical analysis. To understand why people from other nations come to America, how they made the journey, how they adjusted to American life here, how and why their descendants became ethnics and created ethnic groups and how and why such groups evolved over time. To learn some of the history of three groups as examples of that process, Italian Americans, Asian Americans and Mexican Americans. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. • analyze primary and secondary sources, write fluently and argue effectively 2. • critique contemporary debates in the light of historical analysis 3. • understand the causes and processes of immigration, the rise of nativist movements, the debates about immigration, ethnic stereotyping, 4. • understand how immigrants adjust to new environments and how ethnic groups emerge and evolve | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Overview of ImmigrationCase Studies: Irish, Italian, Mexican Americans and Asian Americans Italian Americans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
EPL | BA in Economics, Politics and Law |
EPLYA | BA in Economics, Politics and Law |
IR | BA in International Relations |
IRYA | BA in International Relations |
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