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Emma Lazarus’ “The New Colossus” and the Continued Controversy between Americanism and Multiculturalism


Term Paper, 2014

20 Pages

Anonymous


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Contents

I. Introduction

II The Statue of Liberty
II.1 Historical background
II.2 Symbolism
II.3 “The New Colossus”

III Immigrants’ reality
III.1 Formation of Anglo- Protestant core culture
III.2 Rise of anti- immigration sentiments
III.3 “Unguarded Gates”

IV Americanization versus multiculturalism
IV.1 Tomato soup, Melting Pot, Salad Bowl
IV.2 Rise of patriotism during World War II
IV.3 Deconstructionist Movement

V Influence of September 11th on American National Identity
V.1 Importance of National Identity over subnational identities
V.2 Restrictions on immigration

Research Report September 13th- October 4th

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Title
Emma Lazarus’ “The New Colossus” and the Continued Controversy between Americanism and Multiculturalism
College
University of Passau
Year
2014
Pages
20
Catalog Number
V336336
ISBN (eBook)
9783668259157
ISBN (Book)
9783668259164
File size
629 KB
Language
English
Keywords
Emma Lazarus, The New Colossus, Multiculturalism, Immigration, Nativism
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Anonymous, 2014, Emma Lazarus’ “The New Colossus” and the Continued Controversy between Americanism and Multiculturalism, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/336336

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