"African American-Immigrant Tensions: Myths, Realities & Policy Implications,"

"African American-Immigrant Tensions: Myths, Realities & Policy Implications," Order Description Module 1 Discussion Arches of light spread over the night crowds on a lower Manhattan street during the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua in New York's Little Italy, June 14, 1966. (AP Photo) Arches of light spread over the night crowds on a lower Manhattan street during the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua in New York's Little Italy, June 14, 1966. (AP Photo) Read "African American-Immigrant Tensions: Myths, Realities & Policy Implications," (a Research Brief� pdf) from The Chief Justice Earl Warren Institute on Race, Ethnicity & Diversity (July 2008). The article outlines four key areas of research with related questions for each of the four areas. The first area of research raised questions related to industry employment patterns and their effects on African American and immigrant hiring practices (pp 2-4). The second area of research invoked questions focused on how immigration (documented or undocumented) affected the working conditions and opportunities of native born and workers, including African Americans, and more established immigrant communities. (pp 2-6). The third area raised questions related to overcoming perceived obstacles to cooperation between African American communities and immigrants, whether Latino, African or other (p 3 & pp 6-7) The fourth and final research area asked questions about the effects of immigration on other aspects of the African American community outside of the workplace (p 3 & pp 7-9) The first area of research raised questions related to industry employment patterns and their effects on African American and immigrant hiring practices (pp 2-4). The second area of research invoked questions focused on how immigration (documented or undocumented) affected the working conditions and opportunities of native born and workers, including African Americans, and more established immigrant communities. (pp 2-6). The third area raised questions related to overcoming perceived obstacles to cooperation between African American communities and immigrants, whether Latino, African or other (p 3 & pp 6-7) The fourth and final research area asked questions about the effects of immigration on other aspects of the African American community outside of the workplace (p 3 & pp 7-9)READ FIRST: The Ideas of "Soft Power" and "Hard Power" US rock singer Bruce Springsteen, and the E-Street band perform at the Emirates Stadium in London, Friday May 30, 2008. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) US rock singer Bruce Springsteen, and the E-Street band perform at the Emirates Stadium in London, Friday May 30, 2008. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) This course attempts to introduce students to various ways the US developed into a global power. It revolves around the idea presented by Joseph Nye that there are two kinds of power that make a nation powerful: soft power and hard power. Hard power is the use of force, either straightforward military intervention, or the threat of military intervention, or some other punishment (such as economic sanctions) to coerce another nation into doing something. Soft power is persuasive rather than coercive. It presents attractive reasons why a nation should do something and persuades through ideas and values. For example, when immigrants in America wrote to their families back home about the wonderful freedoms and job opportunities in the US, their letters persuade their families that the US is a great nation. Another powerful example is that US popular culture is loved across the globe. When non-Americans listen to American music or admire American celebrities, the US is developing a reputation for great popular culture and hence, is developing soft power. These two forms of power are not always easy to distinguish from each other. For example, if a western lifestyle with modern technology is appealing to a Third World country, and the US has that technology to offer, the US has a form of soft power. If US companies offer modern technology to a nation, the US company is exhibiting technological dominance or superiority. If the company requires the nation to change its government (if it wants the modern technology), that is a combination of hard power (coercion) and soft power (persuasion by offering a lifestyle the nation admires). Furthermore, if a company, rather than the US government offers modern technology for sale, who is wielding the power? Who is implementing dominance and who is in charge of making the US a powerful nation? Who is in charge of positioning the US in the global arena? If you'd like to read more, here are some websites: Review of Joseph Nye's book, Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Power. The review provides a more extensive explanation of Nye�s ideas: Soft Power, Hard Power and Leadership by Joseph Nye ty & Staff Policies and Resources Help (2016FA1-HIS-243394-01) United States in a Global Context Page path Home / ? COURSE / ? 10GL / ? (2016FA1-HIS-243394-01) United States in a Global ... / ? Module 1 / ? Module Overview Module Overview Topic Overview This is an undated photo of an illustration of pre-Civil war life depicting African men in slave pens in Washington D.C. circa 1849-1850. (AP Photo) This is an undated photo of an illustration of pre-Civil war life depicting African men in slave pens in Washington D.C. circa 1849-1850. (AP Photo) This module introduces factors that provided a foundation for the US to grow as a nation, including the consequences of contact between the Old World and the New World, and an influx of immigrants who brought new ideas, energy and provided a work force for the developing nation. Module Objectives At the end of this module, you will understand the ways in which different populations contributed to the growth of the US, including immigrants and the population brought to the US as slave labor. Readings/Preparation "African American-Immigrant Tensions: Myths, Realities and Policy Implications" (Link to pdf article is embedded within the discussion forum question.) Davies' chapter 1 (Introduction), Davies chapters 2 and 7; Chapman chapters 1-5; and the online content. The module contains content study guides to assist you with the reading. Learning Activities You will read chapters in the Davies text and participate in an online discussion. You will complete one summary article review assignment, based on the article "African American-Immigrant Tensions: Myths, Realities and Policy Implications." A summary review article sample is provided to assist you with completion of your article summary review. Discussions You will read an article entitled, "African American-Immigrant Tensions: Myths, Realities and Policy Implications," which raises issues of the tension between the contributions of immigrants and the ways in which established populations may perceive immigrant culture as a threatening change. Module 1 Online Resources The following are some quality web-based resources that you may be interested in viewing and incorporating into your written assignments or the discussion area. (Remember to cite any materials you use.) Resources Related to Soft and Hard Power Review of Joseph Nye's book, Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Power. The review provides a more extensive explanation of Nye�s ideas. Soft Power, Hard Power and Leadership by Joseph Nye Websites The Columbian Exchange: Plants, Animals, and Disease between the Old and New Worlds Twentieth Century Immigration Information can be explored at US Census Bureau The Wisconsin Historical Society has a solid collection of resources on Immigration and US Immigration Policy in the 20th Century. Articles M1 Discussion Article: African American-Immigrant Tensions: Myths, Realities and Policy Implications by Leticia Saucedo Read: Introductory documents online on hard power and soft power; Davies Chapters 1 (Introduction), 2, 7; Chapman chapters 1-5 please use as referances