| Office Hours - Fall 2012 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 3:30-4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30-5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30-4:30 pm |
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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 affiliated with the Latin American Studies Program where I teach Special Topic courses on Latin America (POLS 451) and Central America and the Caribbean (POLS 456).
TEACHING INTERESTS
I teach a wide variety of courses in World Politics, Model United Nations, Foundation of Global Politics, International Poltiical Economy (undergraduate and graduate courses), Latin American Politics (undergraduate and graduate) and Central American & the Caribbean. TOP
I am also the faculty adviser for the Model United Nations program at CSULA. Students who participate in this program will learn the structure, history and mission of the United Nations in POLS 420A. Additionally, students will learn how to prepare for the role of ambassador to the United Nations, as well as how to accurately represent the issues from the perspective of the country you will represent in POLS 420B. Those students who are currently enrolled, and in good academic standing in both POLS 420A and POLS 420B will attend the National Model United Nations conference in New York. This program is open to all CSULA undergraduate students, irrespective of your major.
Our Model UN program is very strong and since I started in Fall 2008, we have had the privilege of representing Cuba, Turkey, Spain, and most recently Belgium. Our student delegates have been recognized for their Outstanding Position Papers and their performance as delegates at the conference.
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.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
| Title | Date |
|---|---|
| "Overcoming the Fear of Writing Research Papers: Facilitating and Engaging Student Abilities." Presentation at the 15th Annual CSU Symposium on University Teaching at California Polytechnic University, Pomona, April 13-14, 2012 | 2012 |
| "Mexico’s Drug War: Grappling with the Ghosts of the PRI." Paper Presentation at Middle Atlantic Council on Latin American Studies, March 22-24, 2012, Washington, D.C. | 2012 |
| 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 420A | Model United Nations | Monday-Wednesday 1:30-3:10pm | KH D2074 | Fall 2012 |
| POLS/ECON 426 | International Political Economy | Monday-Wednesday 9:50-11:30pm | SH-C246 | Fall 2012 |
| POLS 451 | Latin American Politics | Tuesday 6:10-10pm |
SH-C246 | Fall 2012 |