I teach a variety of courses in Comparative Politics, Social Movements and Contentious Politics, and Qualitative Methods.
I believe in the transformative power of a liberal arts education. My teaching focuses on scaffolding knowledge and skills so that students leave college more curious about the world, and with ability to be tackle complex problems, be thoughtful citizens, engage in their community, and excel in the careers they choose.
By teaching broadly within the field of political science, I developed the ability communicate across a diverse student body, to create connections across course material, and to integrate key skills into all of my classes. Diversity and inclusion are a through line across my scholarship, teaching, and service.
Graduate Level
Global Environmental Politics and the United Nations (MA level)
Undergraduate Level
First Year Courses
Political Satire and Comedy (freshman seminar)
Revolution 1968! (freshman seminar)
Student Success Seminar (freshman seminar)
Introduction to International Politics
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Introduction to US Government and Politics
Justice: An Introductory Experience (interdisciplinary)
Electives
Political Identities and Culture
Politics of Europe
Making Social Change: Political Activism and Grassroots Mobilization
Global Environmental Politics
Race and Politics (Formerly Minority Politics)
Media and Politics
Global Politics and the United Nations: An Overview
Global Politics and the United Nations: Terrorism
Seminars
Democratization
Global Revolution and Rebellion
Methods and Capstone Courses
Research Methods: Qualitative Methods and Philosophy of Science
Political Science Senior Capstone
Interdisciplinary Capstone
Special Topics
Comparative Politics: Social Movements in the US and Japan Part I and II (on location in Kyoto, Japan)
Comparative Politics: Civil Society in the US and Japan (on location in Kyoto, Japan)