American Politics

Teaching with Undergraduates: A Reflective Guide for Political Scientists

March 6, 2026

H. Howell Williams, PhD, Associate Professor of Political Science, Western Connecticut State University


The following reflective guide originates from a 400-level seminar on the politics of the 1990s, a class co-taught by a full-time associate professor (Williams) and an

Call for Proposals: Teaching American Politics in Times of Uncertainty

May 12, 2025

Call for proposals |  APSA Virtual Teaching & Learning Symposium |  Application Deadline: June 8, 2025 

The American Political Science Association’s (APSA) Teaching and Learning Program is pleased to announce a call for proposals for a small cohort of political …

Strategies for Teaching American Politics in Turbulent Times

May 12, 2025


1 p.m. Eastern, Thursday, June 5, 2025 | Register Here


Join our expert panelists for a discussion on teaching American Politics in times of political uncertainty and crisis.  Responding to the current political environment in the United States, the panelists

Teaching the 2024 U.S. Election: webinar recording

July 23, 2024

July 16, 2024 | How are political science educators bringing the 2024 U.S. election into their classrooms? What assignments or activities should political science educators use to help undergraduates understand the 2024 U.S. election? What tools can faculty use to …

Engaging the 2024 U.S. Election: An Experts Roundtable

June 29, 2024

June 18, 2024 | How should we interpret the 2024 U.S. election? What are the key factors driving the national campaigns? What is at stake in this election? Check out the recording above to learn how three political scientists understand …

Civic Action Projects for Your 100% Online (Covid-19 Adapted) Courses

March 25, 2020

Elizabeth Bennion, PhD, Professor of Political Science at Indiana University South Bend

 

Can civic literacy and engagement be promoted in 100% online courses, even in the midst of a social distancing campaign that requires students to stay largely confined to

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