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Dear List Members, A short report on responses to my inquiry regarding teaching of general U. S. immigration history courses. Of the 20 replies, nearly all indicated they offered such a course, ranging from an occasional offering at the upper division level to two instances in which the course has two parts, like the introductory survey. What this means in a convenience sample is hard to say, and especially one drawn from teachers interested in the topic. The proliferation of syllabi at the Immigration and Ethnic History Society, and the presence of immigration courses in college catalogs, suggests that such courses have been offered, but at what rate, what level, and to what enrollment I cannot say. The replies I received also indicated considerable disciplinary fragmentation, that is, the provision of classes that touch on the history of U. S. immigration but treat other topics, or those given in other disciplinary units, such as sociology, and ethnic studies, but with a historical claim. A search in Arizona State's catalog yielded 10 such courses. For what it is worth, working at a very large state university, I offer a single course almost every year. I deliberately pitch it to students not majoring in history, who make up about 2/3 of the students. They are a very attractive bunch, having chosen to be there. It draws to the room size, now at about 75. Its appeal is revealed as well by the fact that the number and title, if not the content, have been taken up by ASU's satellite campuses and online program. The success of this course may be simply a sign of the times. I assure you it cannot be because of the teacher. Thank you so much for your replies. Brian Gratton Professor of History Arizona State University --30--
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