I am a comparative political scientist interested in violence, conflict, the rule of law, and threats to rights and democracy. Several of my projects look at when, where, and how vigilantism occurs. I also study topics like discrimination, the rise of illiberal leaders under democracy, and the relationship between violence, trauma, and political participation. Geographically, my work focuses on Central America (especially Guatemala). I also write about the United States.
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Conflict studies; Rule of law; Vigilantism; Violence and politics; Qualitative methods
PSCI 3035 - Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
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Fall 2024
Enables students to create and critique qualitative research designs including comparative case studies, process tracing, interviews, archival research, and mixed methods. Includes lectures and in- or out-of-class exercises in which students use ideas discussed in the course to develop their own applied knowledge of these methods. Previously offered as a special topics course.
PSCI 4028 - Special Topics
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Spring 2024
Offers subjects not covered by existing courses. Offered when the department approves a special topic. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours for different topics.
PSCI 7108 - Special Topics
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Fall 2024
Various topics not normally offered in the curriculum. Topics vary each semester. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
PSCI 7115 - Qualitative Methods
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Spring 2024
Develop proficiency in constructing research designs with qualitative methods. The goal is to understand and be able to justify research designs involving relatively small numbers of observations as good political science given the fact that such designs may limit our ability to generalize.
