Teaching
I proceed in the classroom with three goals that reflect my teaching philosophy.
My first and most fundamental goal is to foster in every student a lasting political question, paired with plausible avenues of inquiry. The second objective is to cultivate critical thinking grounded in empathetic understanding of different perspectives across a broad spectrum of arguments. Third, I aim to empower students to form and communicate informed opinions.
Together, these principles prepare students with diverse interests and career paths to apply curiosity, disciplined analysis, and a responsible public voice in various contexts.
Instructor
Political Manipulation (POLITSC 3905): Autumn 2022 - Current.
How do political actors manipulate the rules and the availability of information to shift political outcomes in their favor? To address this question, students learn various theories ranging from political science, psychology, and communication studies. Students will engage with cases of political influence in subjects such as international conflict, foreign policy decision-making, voting and elections, race and ethnicity, public opinion, and campaigning. Students learn to criticize, evaluate, and create attempts at political persuasion.
Teaching Assistant
International Security and Causes of War (with Randall Schweller), Spring 2022
Theories of International Relations (with Randall Schweller), Spring 2021/Autumn 2021
Security Policy (with Randall Schweller), Autumn 2020
Identity Politics (with Nam-Kook Kim), Spring, 2018
Law and Political Thought (with Nam-Kook Kim), Autumn 2018