As an international instructor, I have been attempting to create a diversity-respecting environment. Diversity from different backgrounds should contribute to understanding IR rather than stop people from communicating and learning. Therefore, I advocate for respect for diverse views, understanding differences across countries, and exploring possible solutions acceptable to various parties.
To achieve respect for diversity, I use support as the keyword for my teaching philosophy. My supporting role is based on the preparation for IR teaching, the interactive process of knowledge extension, and efforts to guarantee students’ happy learning experiences.
In 2022, I receive the department-level Christopher S. Allen Award for Teaching Excellence, the highest honor given for graduate student teaching within my program.
Course Description: In this class, we will focus on the genesis, design, operations, effectiveness, change, and death of international organizations. The focus of the course will primarily be on formal intergovernmental organizations, although some attention will be paid to informal governance arrangements and non-governmental organizations. After outlining the major life-cycle of organizations, our attention will turn to issue areas where international cooperation may be needed. The focus on this part of the course will be on current academic research and research classics within each issue area.
Sample of Class Activity: Advocacy Projects in Spring 2022; Fall 2022; Spring 2023
INTL 3200 Introduction to International Relations /PSC 103 Foundations of International Relations (Fall 2021; Spring & Fall 2022; Spring 2024)
Course Description: This class serves as a first step in understanding the scientific study of international politics. We will focus on scientific explanations of war, terrorism, political economy, civil society, human rights, and environmental protection in order to gain better theoretical insights into the current world political environment. After this class, you will have not only an understanding of the major players in world politics but a base understanding of the social scientific processes which govern the international political system.
Sample of Class Activity: Concept Explanation Assignment in Fall 2022; Spring 2024
INTL 3200e Introduction to International Relations (Online Course Taught on Spring 2021)
Course Description: This class serves as a first step in understanding the scientific study of international politics. We will focus on scientific explanations of war, terrorism, political economy, civil society, human rights, and environmental protection in order to gain better theoretical insights into the current world political environment. After this class, you will have not only an understanding of the major players in world politics but a base understanding of the social scientific processes which govern the international political system.
INTL 3200e Introduction to International Relations (Summer 2020-2022)
POLS 1101 Introduction to American Politics (Fall 2017-Fall 2019)