SOC 161: Immigration and Society

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Units: 4

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

Catalog page 438

Prerequisites: SOC 001 or SOC 001H

Description: Analyzes the origins of immigration and its nature, patterns, and trends in the twentieth century in Western societies, with special emphasis on the United States. Topics include theories of immigration, causes of immigration, sources of immigrants, immigration 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