TLC at APSA Luncheon & Plenary

Session Submission Type: TLC Roundtable

Session Description

Plenary title: Educating for change: Teaching race in a climate of hostility
Dr. Nazita Lajevardi of Michigan State University

As the promises of American democracy are increasingly challenged, the role of education is not merely instructional but transformative. My journey as an educator and scholar, coupled with a deep-seated commitment to racial justice and inclusivity, has positioned me to address these challenges head-on in my teaching and research. However, teaching race and ethnicity in today’s polarized climate carries its own risks and challenges. This keynote will reflect on the imagination required to innovate within political science education, ensuring that it remains relevant, rigorous, and reflective of our democratic ideals, despite the external threats and challenges we face.

TLC at APSA luncheon is co-sponsored by Cambridge University Press

Sub Unit

• TLC at APSA

Presenter

• Nazita Lajevardi Michigan State University