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GCPA 710 - Immigrants and Community Development

3 Credit(s)

Description:
The purpose of this course is to introduce graduate students to theories of community development and the role of immigrant communities in revitalizing community areas. New immigrants are drawn to areas with employment opportunities and affordable housing. This course will explore the impact of recent immigrants on local labor markets, entrepreneurial development and housing improvement in distressed urban areas. It will also explore the role of high-skill immigrants in suburban communities and their role in the innovation economy. Examination of the tension that may be created between immigrant and native populations and strategies for addressing integration of immigrant newcomers will also be addressed.

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