Overview In this journal assignment, you will reflect on historical discourses a
Overview In this journal assignment, you will reflect on historical discourses and dominant narratives, using a reading about immigration and nativism in America. Consider the following definition of historical discourse: the exchange of ideas relating to a historical event. As you read the Schrag source for this assignment, consider how the historical myth regarding immigration has continued throughout U.S. history. Directions Read the Introduction of Peter Schrag’s “Not Fit for Our Society: Immigration and Nativism in America” from the module resources. Then reflect on the role of immigration in the United States today. Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria: Describe how historical discourses are recycled or repeated. Describe the dominant narrative about the history of immigration in the United States. Explain what the dominant narrative of the history of immigration seeks to accomplish. What to Submit Submit your journal as a one- to two-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Any sources used must be cited in APA format. As an alternative, Brightspace allows the use of video notes. You have the option to use the Video Note tool to complete this assignment. If you use Video Note, your video should be 2-5 minutes long. If you need assistance using Video Note, please refer to the resources in the Start Here module.
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