| Office Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:45-1:00 pm |
| Tuesday | |
| Wednesday | 11:45-1:00 pm |
| Thursday | |
| Friday | |
| Saturday | |
Emily Acevedo
Political ScienceOffice: E & T A529
Phone: 3-2243
Fax: 3-6452
E-mail: eaceved3@calstatela.edu
INTRODUCTION
I am a native Californian, born and raised in Boyle Heights. I have taught at the University level since 1999. I joined the Political Science department at CSULA in the Fall of 2008 and am also associated with the Latin American Studies Program where I teach Special Topic courses on Latin America and Central America and the Caribbean.
TEACHING INTERESTS
I teach a wide variety of courses in World Politics, Model United Nations, Foundation of Global Politics, and International Poltiical Economy (undergraduate and graduate courses). Latin American Politics and Central American & the Caribbean. TOP
RESEARCH
My dissertation examined the political, social, and economic environment that shaped the Zapatista movement. My research identified several reasons to account for the longevity of the Zapatista movement: a changed political opportunity structure in Mexico, a stronger civil society, and the EZLN’s capacity to foster a solidarity network of transnational advocacy networks and develop connections at the domestic and international level.
I am currently writing three separate research projects. The first project is a pedagogically oriented article focusing on the use of simulations and problem-based learning and student learning outcomes. The second project examines the United States foreign policy in the Middle East and North Africa from both a historical and contemporary context to identify the challenges facing U.S. foreign policy as well as offering policy recommendations to strengthen the movements from below calling for change. The third project examines President Felipe Calderón's decision to wage a war against Mexico's drug cartel, and why success will not be realized by this president or his successor as long as the larger structural problems that contributed to the current situation in Mexico are addressed.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
| Title | Date |
|---|---|
| Roundtable: A Cross-Disciplinary Conversation about Rights, Pacific Coast Council on Latin American Studies, California State University, Los Angeles, CA, October 28-29, 2011 | 2011 |
| “Change in the Middle East and U.S. Responses: Promises, Pitfalls, and Possibilities.” American Communities Program Roundtable Discussion at California State University, Los Angeles, May 3, 2011 | 2011 |
| “Mexican Revolution” Latin American Studies Roundtable Discussion at California State University, Los Angeles, September 16, 2010 | 2010 |
| Mexico's Progress Report on Indigenous Identity and Inclusion: Milestones and Shortcomings of the Mexican Revolution, Paper Presentation at Middle Atlantic Council on Latin American Studies, March 26-27, 2010, Baltimore, MD | 2010 |
| "California Latino Politics: The Fight for Inclusion-Then and Now," California Journal of Politics and Policy: Vol. 1 : Iss. 1, Article 26. | 2009 |
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Ph.D. Political Science 2008
- Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA
M.A. International Political Economy 1999
- Claremont Graduate School
Claremont, CA
B.A. Political Science 1992
- University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
COURSE LISTING
| Course | Course Title | Day & Time | Room | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLS 250-01 | World Politics | Monday-Wednesday 1:30-3:10pm | KH-B3016 | Fall 2011 |
| POLS/ECON 426-01 | International Political Economy | Monday-Wednesday 9:50-11:30pm | SH-C246 | Fall 2011 |
| POLS 451-01 | Latin American Politics | Monday-Wednesday 4:20-6:00pm | SH-C246 | Fall 2011 |