As an Assistant Professor of Political Theory, I spend more than half my time on teaching, and I thoroughly enjoy it. For a full overview of the courses I teach and have taught, have a look at my CV. Here I will present some of my current courses.
Most of my current teaching duties are in our MA specialisation Applied Political Theory. Read more about this great programme here, or watch this video:
Sociology, Philosophy and Ethics of Research
The Politics of Violence
In this course for master students of Political Science, we explore the complex relationship between politics and knowledge production. What should be the role of (academic) experts in our political processes, and what is should be the role of politics in the production of knowledge? How can we come to terms with demands for diversity and inclusiveness, and what does this mean for our understanding of ‘scientific objectivity’? See more about the course here.
In this elective course for master students, we dive into the moral dilemmas faced by political actors regarding the use of violence. Topics range from debates about Just War Theory, armed resistance against colonizers, ethical justifications for terrorism, violent protests and property destruction. In the second part of the course, students create their own board games to translate some of these moral dilemmas towards a broader audience. Read more here.
Thesis Supervision
I supervise theses in the bachelor and the master programmes of Political Science at Radboud University, as well as PhD students. I am always open to discuss PhD supervision, so do not hesitate to get in touch.
