In teaching at SMU, I’ve found that students and myself learn most by sharing our ideas and critical opinions. In and out of the classroom the most fruitful points of learning have been the in-class discussions and when I’ve worked with students in crafting research projects.
Singapore was a big draw for me for a number of reasons. The location was perfect for me, as I study Southeast Asia and enjoy traveling in the region. I also liked SMU’s discussion-oriented and application-based approach to teaching and the vibrant student body we have here.
There are three courses that I regularly teach, Introduction to Political and Policy Studies, Elections and the Media, and Mass Media and Public Opinion Research. Both my teaching and research interests revolve around the study of elections, the media, identity politics, comparative politics, democracy, and Southeast Asian politics
I think the main thing would be the vibrancy of the student body and how engaged they are in and out of the classroom, both with the faculty and with each other.
I like Thai Gold Food on Bencoolen. It is a bit of a favourite for SOSS professors.
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