Mexican Immigration: Understanding Past, Present, and Solutions
Explore the complexities of Mexican immigration through a detailed review of "Beyond Smoke and Mirrors." Delve into the historical context, outcomes of policy interventions, and solutions for repairing the immigration system. Engage in oral presentations to summarize key chapters and actively involve classmates in the discussion.
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Lecture 14 Immigration in Review
Purpose and Goals Purpose Introduce final text Discuss guidelines for oral presentations Goals Learn what Beyond Smoke and Mirrors: Mexican Immigration in an Era of Economic Integration is about Understand oral presentation guideline
Beyond Smoke and Mirrors Ghost in the Machine: Interventions in the Mexico-U.S. Immigration System Immigration as a machine 1965-1986 delicately balanced social and economic process IRCA Made changes without considering the balance Symbolic changes Free trade (NAFTA)
Beyond Smoke and Mirrors Ghost in the Machine: Interventions in the Mexico-U.S. Immigration System Immigration as a machine Laying out the blueprint Rational response to immigration Chapter 2 immigration theory Chapter 3 Mexico-US immigration history Chapter 4 describes the contemporary immigration process Chapter 5 damage inflicted by poor policies Chapter 6 damage done by poor immigration policies Chapter 7 repairing the immigration system
Oral Presentation General guidelines Group presentation of one chapter from Beyond Smoke and Mirrors Summarize MAJOR findings What is/are the main points of the chapter? What evidence is provided to support main points?
Oral Presentation General guidelines Group presentation of one chapter from Beyond Smoke and Mirrors Summarize MAJOR findings Engage the class Classmates should be incorporated in the lecture Classmates should be expected to participate
Oral Presentation General guidelines Group presentation of one chapter from Beyond Smoke and Mirrors Summarize MAJOR findings Engage the class Expectations Speak Submit an outline of presentation. One outline for the group will suffice. Due day of presentation. Self and Peer evaluations Assign each group member a letter grade and in one paragraph explain why you have assigned the grade. Assign yourself a letter grade and in one paragraph explain why you have assigned the grade. Due day of presentation.
Oral Presentation Updated Guidelines Two groups assigned for each presentation Each group is responsible for: 15 minute summary of the chapter 15 minute class activity to reinforce chapter material On the presentation day groups will be randomly assigned to either present their chapter summary or class activity
Oral Presentation Hints and Suggestions Chapter summary Context Tell the story Stick to the key point/s But provide evidence Be concise Presentation slides
Oral Presentation Hints and Suggestions Group activity Fast set up Reinforce the main points Broad and specific Assume classmates have done the reading More the merrier!
Oral Presentation Hints and Suggestions Overall Read the whole book Choose group mates carefully What would you like to see in an oral presentation? Devote time to activity (25 points) Slides should summarize Don t go over time Practice Be on time (early) It is okay to be nervous
