Discussion Prompts
Prompt #1
What does it mean to be an “American?” Is there an overriding definition of what it means to be an American? Could or
... [Show More] should we encompass the multitude of different races, ethnicities, cultures, religions, and various more identities into one single national identity? Is that even possible? What is the danger behind pushing for a single “story?” Reflect on these questions critically in your answer.
(USLO 3.1)
Prompt #2
Discuss the privileges ‘natural’ born U.S. citizens enjoy that people with different immigrant and migrant identities do not. What institutional or systemic factors give rise to nationalism for in-groups and oppression of the non-citizen groups?
(USLO 3.3)
Prompt #3
Immigrants, migrants, and asylum seekers belong to various race, gender, age, religion, and more identities. How does the intersectionality of multiple identities affect these non-citizen groups? Provide a couple of examples and discuss ways to mitigate the detrimental effects and trauma these groups face in the host country.
(USLO 3.1)
Prompt #4
In recent times, there has been a growing political discourse that is hostile to or feaful of people with immigrant identities. Historically, the U.S. is a nation formed from groups of people who fled their countries due to various threats to their lives and safety. Then, on what basis is the current fear of immigrants, migrants, and refugees, justified? How would you change the narrative to mitigate such fears?
(USLO 3.2)
Prompt #5
Despite the contributions of immigrant, migrant, and undocumented workers to the U.S. economy, these groups experience various socio-economic, political, and legal barriers to inclusion. Why is immigrant inclusion vital to a nation? What are the critical challenges to inclusive practices for these groups? And as a society, what can we do to ensure equitable access to resources for the immigrant groups?
(USLO 3.3) [Show Less]