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Andra Gillespie, PhD
Political Science
Sample Courses: African American Politics, New Black Political Leadership, and Political Participation
“I love it when students ‘get’ the material. At some point in the semester they should start to see patterns. They’ll understand how the various theories fit together. It is an honor to watch when my students have that ‘aha’ moment.
“Most people don't appreciate this until after they leave college, but college is the perfect time to be intellectually curious. You never have free time again to explore questions in the same way. It’s a special treat when undergraduates come to class prepared to maximize their academic time at Emory.”