As Instructor — Wake Forest University
American Government and Politics (POL 113) — Fall 2024 (two sections)
This course examines the development, structure, and function of the American political system. Each of the topics addressed here have their own vast literatures, so this course provides only a small glimpse into the work done in these areas and is intended as an introduction to these topics, providing the foundation for future study.
Topics In United States Politics and Policy: Political Economy (POL 210) — Fall 2024
This course examines the relationship between politics and the economy in the United States and seeks to explicitly understand the links between economic outcomes and political processes. We cover such topics as money in politics, special interest influence, and regulatory capture and address these through the lens of contemporary issues in political economy.
As Instructor — Oberlin College
American Politics (POLT 100) — Spring 2023, Spring 2022 (two sections)
This course examines the development, structure, and function of the American political system. Each of the topics addressed here have their own vast literatures, so this course provides only a small glimpse into the work done in these areas and is intended as an introduction to these topics, providing the foundation for future study.
American Political Economy (POLT 276) — Spring 2023
This course examines the relationship between politics and the economy in the United States and seeks to explicitly understand the links between economic outcomes and political processes. We cover such topics as money in politics, special interest influence, and regulatory capture and address these through the lens of contemporary issues in political economy.
Elections and Voting in the United States (POLT 374) — Spring 2023
In this seminar, students explore how politicians and the public approach elections and voting in the United States. The goal of this course is to engage critically with foundational and current literature on the explanations of how Americans make voting decisions and the behavior of politicians in their desire to win, and keep, office. Students develop research ideas focused on course topics and write a full research paper for the class.
American Political Institutions (POLT 209) — Fall 2022
This course expands on existing knowledge of U.S. political institutions and their interactions with one another. The course covers a range of formal and informal political institutions in the United States.
American Voting and Elections (POLT 272) — Fall 2022
This course examines elections and voting from the perspectives of politicians and the public in the United States. The course presents an overview of the explanations for how Americans make voting decisions and the behavior of politicians in their desire to keep and maintain office.
As Teaching Assistant — Princeton University
The Political Economy of the United States (POL 335), Head Preceptor for Nolan McCarty — Fall 2021 (four sections)
This course addresses the relationship between politics and the economy of the United States. The course blends academic readings and recent news articles.
The Presidency and Executive Power (POL 325), Preceptor for Lauren Wright — Fall 2020 (two sections, virtual)
This course addresses the history of the presidency as an institution along with the nature and limits of presidential power and the interactions between the president and other political actors. The course primarily draws on academic articles and a textbook, along with examples from contemporary politics.
American Politics (POL 220/WWS 310), Preceptor for Paul Frymer — Fall 2018 (two sections)
This course serves as an introduction to American politics for undergraduates and addresses a wide range of topics in the subfield. The course utilizes academic articles, excerpts from non-academic books, and news stories.
Mass Media, Social Media, and American Politics (POL 327), Preceptor for Andrew Guess — Fall 2017 (two sections)
This course, addressing media in the United States, considers the effect of mass and social media on Americans’ political attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. This course draws on both scholarly articles and news reports to inform and engage students.