Teaching

 

Professor Emmanuel Balogun

Skidmore College

  • Associate Professor

  • Department of Political Science

  • Affiliate Faculty: Black Studies Program

ebalogun@skidmore.edu

"To teach in a manner that respects and cares for the souls of our students is essential if we are to provide the necessary conditions where learning can most deeply and intimately begin."-bell hooks

 

I teach about how we understand marginalized populations in the world. In my classes, students work to unpack the misconceptions we have about populations we understud— the ones we aren’t necessarily exposed to in our everyday lives. That’s why I research the politics of Africa and the Global South. My students have opportunities to work with me on my research.

Discussion creates a broader awareness of the world around us. Take a class with me, and reflect on how we fit into that world while developing new skills for your future. Students in my classes are curious, hardworking, and open-minded. They develop a toolset for examining politics broadly.

I’ve always wanted to teach. I get to nerd out all the time while we learn together in the classroom. Skidmore students, let’s learn more about Africa and the world. Join one of my classes in an upcoming semester!

In my classes we will

  • Write

  • Read

  • Critique

  • Create

  • Communicate

  • Discuss

  • Process

  • Problem Solve

  • Reflect

  • Role-Play

Curious about taking a course with me? Learn more about my courses below.

Courses Taught

 

Contemporary African Politics

 

Close your eyes and visualize Africa. What do you see? Discover why Africa matters in the world through the lived experiences and voices of Africans. This course is open to everyone. This class is cross-listed with International Affairs and Black Studies.

 

Hip-Hop, Politics, and Protest

 

Hip-Hop is an art form. It's a cultural expression. Hip-Hop is political. Explore Hip-Hop music as a tool of resistance. How it empowers political and social movements in Africa and the African Diaspora. This course fulfills The Bridge Experience general education requirement. This class is cross-listed with International Affairs and Black Studies.

 

Introduction to Comparative and International Politics

 

How do countries relate to each other? How do they interact with each other? Gain a broad understanding of different kinds of political issues in the world. Comparative politics and international relations are subfields of political science. This class is open to everyone.

 

International Organizations and Global Governance

 

There are 265 intergovernmental organizations in the world like the United Nations (UN), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the African Union (AU). Learn what an International Organization is and how they work with

  • Peace & security

  • Environment

  • International economy

  • Human rights

  • Human development

Practice what it’s like to serve as a consultant for one of these organizations (see the sample assignment below).

 

International Relations of the Global South

 

What does sovereignty mean to those who have experienced colonialism and imperialism? This class looks at the Global South and non-West experiences. Dichotomies like war/peace and failed state/good state have been gendered and racialized. Let’s take a critical look at International Relations together.

Student Resources

Contact

Email Professor Balogun at ebalogun@skidmore.edu