New Faces, New Challenges: Immigrant Students in U.S. Schools

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What challenges do immigrant students face in adapting to a new system of education? This course examines the educational experiences of immigrant youth and their families. Readings include key contributions by scholars across disciplines, as well as a selection of memoirs and films about the pathways newcomers take in navigating school and (trans)forming them. Enrollment limited to 19 first year students.