Sanctuary Cities:
Politics, Policy and Social Justice

Overview

This course teaches students about the basics of immigration law and the concept of a “sanctuary city” as it has evolved as a form of intended protection for immigrants and the community generally. The course will teach students to read and analyze materials related to these policies and approaches. The course will also examine how these sanctuary policies are related to other past and current efforts and strategies to achieve safety, security, and justice for various communities.

Why Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is one of the largest cities in America, and is an entry point for many immigrants seeking a new life in the U.S. With its close proximity to the border with Mexico, Los Angeles attracts a large migrant population from South America. In addition, Los Angeles is the first location of entry for many Asian populations seeking sanctuary.

Learning Outcomes

Students will have basic knowledge of immigration laws and policies.
Students will understand the concepts of Sanctuary and Sanctuary Cities, in a historical context.
Students will be able to provide analysis and articulations of varying approaches to and visions of sanctuary.
Students will recognize distinct experiences, perspectives and issues–informed by immigration status, race, gender, sexuality and ethnicity, or other differences among individuals or communities–as a part of the fabric of the American body politic.
Students will develop and improve research, analysis and writing skills.

Customize Your Program

Our team is here to understand your vision, and to develop a study away program that aligns with your institutional and academic goals. Speak with one of our Partnership Development members today, and begin your journey!

Featured Experiences

Yangshan Deep Water Port

The Yangshan Deep Water Port is one of the three major constituents of the Shanghai Port, one of the busiest port facilities in the world. Considered as the world’s largest deep water port, Yangshan is built on the islands of Greater and Lesser Yangshan and is connected to the mainland through the world’s largest sea bridge – Donghai Bridge.

The Bund

The Bund is a waterfront area in central Shanghai, which runs along the western bank of the Huangpu River in the eastern part of Huangpu District. From the 1860s to the 1930s, it was the rich and powerful center of the foreign establishment in Shanghai, operating as a legally protected treaty port.

Yu Gardens

A classical garden complete with period style buildings in central Shanghai. The Garden was created by Pan Yunduan a Government Officer for his family finishing in 1577.

Forbidden City

Consisting of more than 9,000 rooms and spread over 250 acres, this huge palace complex was built in the 15th century and later extensively renovated and restored during the Qing Dynasty in the 18th century.

The Great Wall

The Great Wall is the collective name of a series of fortification systems generally built across the historical northern borders of China to protect and consolidate territories of Chinese states and empires against various nomadic groups of the steppe and their polities.

Summer Palace

The Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing. It was an imperial garden in the Qing dynasty. Mainly dominated by Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, it covers an expanse of 2.9 square kilometers, three-quarters of which is water.

Temple of Heaven

The Temple of Heaven is an imperial complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for a rich harvest.

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