SOC 161: Immigration and Society

2008-09 2009-10 →
changes (lax) changes (strict) ▾ 2009-10 →

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; term paper, 3 hours

Catalog page 391

Prerequisites: SOC 001 or SOC 001H

Description: Analyzes the origins of immigration and its nature, patterns, and trends in the twentieth centu- ry in Western societies, with special emphasis on the United States. Topics include theories of immigration, causes of immigration, sources of immigrants, immi- gration laws, reactions to immigrants, and the effects of immigration on the host society.

Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 74/ 75 75/75  62/ 75 211/225
2024-25 73/ 75  69/ 75 142/150
2019-20 127/130 127/130
2018-19 101/100 101/100
2017-18 50/50  93/105 143/155
2016-17 96/100  96/100