Theorizing Migration
Lesson Objectives; students should be able to:
explain the major theories about international migration
explain why economic self-interest is not a sufficient explanation for international migration
apply theories of international migration to current movements of people
explain how international migration movies are sustained
Assigned Reading:
Massey, Douglas S. 1999. “Why Does Immigration Occur? A Theoretical Synthesis.” Pp. 34‐52 in The Handbook of International Migration, edited by Charles Hirschman et al. New York: Russell Sage Foundation Press. (http://tinyurl.com/gmydrvt) (20pgs)
US Immigration System and Naturalization
This fact sheet from the American Immigration Council is a good place to start: How the United States Immigration System Works: A Fact Sheet
You may also want to check out this post about what departments are involved in making US immigration law and policy: Who Does What in U.S. Immigration
