|
| |
|
Drawing the Line on the American Dream: U.S. Immigration Policy in the Obama Era Immigration reform is emerging as a hot political issue not only in Colorado, but nationwide. In this evening course, professors Eric Popkin and Hector Suarez will discuss recent history of immigration legislation, focusing on failed border enforcement strategies; the factors that propel migration from Mexico and Central America with special attention given to trade agreements; demand for immigrant labor by U.S. businesses; the current process for immigrating legally into the U.S.; and immigration reform legislation to be considered in Colorado and nationally. Participants will have short readings in advance to prepare for the course, and the opportunity to discuss the issues in a small group format. This course includes a buffet dinner, wine, beer, and dessert. | |
Eric Popkin is dean of summer programs and associate professor of sociology at CC. He teaches courses that focus on the sociology of international development, globalization, international immigration (particularly Latino migration), Latin-American studies and urban sociology. Several courses incorporate a community-based learning component involving internship placements in local organizations working with Latino immigrants or field trips to areas in the Southwest (including the U.S.-Mexican border region), Latin America, or the Caribbean region (particularly Cuba). Hector Suarez served as program coordinator for the Pikes Peak Immigrant and Refugee Collaborative, a community organization that seeks to better integrate immigrants into the community. Suarez graduated from Colorado College in 2004 with a degree in sociology and is currently a law student at the University of Texas - Austin. | |
