Developmental and Educational Journeys of Students in Immigrant Families

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This seminar course explores developmental and educational experiences of students in immigrant families in the United States, from early childhood to late adolescence. Students will examine family socialization, various domains of development (language, academic, socioemotional, and identity), cultural maintenance and adaptation, and home-school dynamics. Through readings and discussions of research from interdisciplinary social science fields, such as psychology, education, anthropology, and sociology, students will gain a deeper understanding of immigrant-origin students’ experiences and how social, school, and family contexts and practices influence their developmental and educational journeys. The course highlights assets and agency that immigrant families and students bring as they navigate educational systems, as well as the barriers and challenges they face in the U.S. This course also incorporates community-engaged learning.