Social Work 310: Immigration and International Issues

This division explores immigration and gives insight into the lives of refugees and their families. With the threats of September 11Th, rises in birthrates of immigrant populations, and developments addressing new foreign policies, foreigner migration is greatly discussed everywhere from the White house offices to the dining room tables of a majority of American citizens.

From a social work aspect, the greatest concern is focused on the effect that the environment has on the individuals who choose to assimilate and accustom themselves to the overwhelming traditions and norms of the American culture. Listed below are also programs and resources that aid individuals and families who need help becoming citizens.

Article 1
http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,1918941,00.html

Arrticle 2
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/11/world/americas/11prexy.html?_r=1&pagewanted=print

Article 3 (*)

http://www.socialworker.com/home/Feature_Articles/Field_Placement/Inspiration,_Coping,_and_Hope:_South_African_Student_Reflections_During_Field_Work/

Article 4

http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/04/10/immigration/index.html

Article 5

http://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/janfeb2008p26.shtml

Article 6

http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/6326.html

Article 7

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hotstories/6746254.html

Article 8

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hotstories/6746254.html