FYEC 125 - 126 –  Far From Home: Immigrant Children and Families in the U.S. – Immigration is an issue of growing controversy in the United States.  This course will explore the social, cultural, and psychological implications of immigration on children and families, including issues of identity, gender, economics, education, and social welfare.  In this context, we will also examine the social, political, and economic reasons families feel compelled to leave their home countries.  Through the examination of cultural artifacts, such as literature, film, and art, we will also consider immigrant culture, the preservation of traditions and issues of cultural assimilation.  Professor Maria-Jose Bordera, Department of Romance Languages, and Professor Susan Parker, Department of Psychology. Four hours each semester. [Area of Knowledge requirements met: one literature course under the Art and Literature area and one psychology course under the Social Sciences area. Open to all students.]